alongshore

/əˈlɒŋʃɔːr/

Definitions

1. noun

a place or region along a shore, especially a beach or coastline

“The fishermen knew the best spots alongshore to catch the day’s catch.”

2. adverb

in or towards the shore

“The boat drifted alongshore, carried by the tide.”

Synonyms

  • coast
  • shore

Antonyms

  • inland