Definition

Land that is located next to a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean.

Example

The new park was built along the shorefront, providing beautiful views of the sea.

Conversation

Have you seen the new park they built by the shorefront?

Yeah, I went there last weekend and it was really nice.

I love how they added walking paths along the shorefront.

Me too! It’s a perfect spot for a picnic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shorefront is formed from "shore" (from Old English *scior*, meaning the land along the edge of a body of water) and "front" (from Latin *frons*, meaning the face or front part). The word "shorefront" refers to the area of land that is directly adjacent to a body of water, essentially the front part of the shore.

Memory Tip

Picture the 'land along the water' ('shore') being the 'front' part of a beach or lake. This helps you remember that 'shorefront' is the area right next to the water.

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