/ ˈfɔːʃɔː(r); NAmE ˈfɔːrʃ-/ noun [ C , usually sing. , U ]
1.
(on a beach or by a river) the part of the shore between the highest and lowest levels reached by the water
2.
the part of the shore between the highest level reached by the water and the area of land that has buildings, plants, etc. on it