seaboard
pronunciation
How to pronounce seaboard in British English:
UK [ˈsi:bɔ:d]
How to pronounce seaboard in American English:
US [ˈsibɔrd]
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- Noun:
- the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
Word Origin
- seaboard (n.)
- "seaward side of a ship," late 15c., from sea + board (n.2).
Example
- 1. Finally , the map shows high carbon monoxide concentrations along the atlantic seaboard .
- 2. In 2011 , a devastating earthquake hit japan 's northeastern seaboard .
- 3. Away from the eastern seaboard , the state sector still dominates .
- 4. Its members have flourished in places and countries that have opened up to the world economy-the eastern seaboard of china , southern india , metropolitan brazil .
- 5. Residents and businesses across the eastern seaboard are attempting to return to their daily lives and normal operations as clean-up from hurricane sandy continues .