A Shore

1. Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
2. (from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.
3. A prop or strut supporting the weight or flooring above it.

Usage notes

• Generally, only the largest of rivers, which are often estuaries, are said to have shores.
• Rivers and other flowing bodies of water are said to have banks.
• River bank(s) outnumbers River shore(s) about 200:3 at COCA.