shore break
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Meaning · English
The area along the shoreline where waves break (as distinguished from other types of breaks).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
One of the fishermen was really stoked. He was trying to shoot the shore break in his canoe.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shore break” mean?
The area along the shoreline where waves break (as distinguished from other types of breaks).
Is “shore break” formal or informal?
shore break is generally slang.