1. the edges of land along a body of water such as an ocean, lake, or river
Usage: plural of shoreline

Examples

• The storm damaged several shorelines along the Atlantic coast.
• Scientists study how rising sea levels affect shorelines around the world.
• The lake’s shorelines are popular spots for fishing and camping.
• Erosion has changed the shape of these shorelines over decades.
• Many birds nest along the protected shorelines of the nature preserve.
• The map shows the irregular shorelines of the Great Lakes.
• Development along shorelines must follow strict environmental regulations.