strand
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Also seen as: strands · stranding
Sense 1
The shore or beach of the sea or ocean.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A small brook or rivulet.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To run aground; to beach.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To leave (someone) in a difficult situation; to abandon or desert.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “strand” mean?
The shore or beach of the sea or ocean.
Is “strand” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.