Shore/ʃɔːr/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Body of Water Refers specifically to land next to oceans, lakes, or rivers. We had a picnic on the shore of the lake. Pro Tip 2/3Natural Setting Often visualized as a scenic, natural landscape, commonly in literature and art. The painting displayed a serene shore, untouched by civilization. Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Beach While 'shore' and 'beach' are close, a shore can be rocky or grassy, not just sandy. We explored the rocky shore, looking for marine creatures.