shoreline

UK
/ˈʃɔːlaɪn/
US
/ˈʃɔrlaɪn/

Translations

shorelinenoun
shorelines
pl
UK
/ˈʃɔːlaɪn/
US
/ˈʃɔrlaɪn/
береговая линия
The shoreline was dotted with small fishing boats.
Береговая линия была усеяна маленькими рыбацкими лодками.
shorelineadjective
UK
/ˈʃɔː.laɪn/
US
/ˈʃɔr.laɪn/
Used attributively to modify a noun, describing location on or near the shoreline.

Definitions

shorelinenoun
The line along which a large body of water meets the land.
The children collected seashells along the shoreline.
The strip of land immediately adjacent to a body of water, especially the area between high and low water marks.
The resort is located on a beautiful sandy shoreline.
shorelineadjective
Located on, near, or characteristic of a shoreline.
They bought a shoreline cottage with a view of the sea.