Synonyms for

Foreshore

Verb / ˈfɔ:ˈrʃɔ:r / Another word for foreshore — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The foreshore is the part of a beach that lies between the high and low tide marks.

Synonyms & similar words

beach shoreline coast seashore strand littoral waterfront bank margin beachfront seaboard edge brink verge border boundary rim precipice cliff seaside

Example sentences

  1. I built a sandcastle on the foreshore.
  2. We found beautiful seashells on the foreshore.
  3. The foreshore is a great place to play beach volleyball.
  4. The waves washed away our footprints on the foreshore.
  5. The foreshore is where the land meets the sea.

Quotes

  • The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. - Jacques Cousteau
  • In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth. - Rachel Carson
  • At the beach, life is different. Time doesn't move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun. - Sandy Gingras

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