English Expression · Intermediate
weather shore
A shore to weather or windward from a vessel, offering protection from the wind
Pronunciation: say weather shore
Meaning
The shore that is on the windward side of a vessel, where the wind is blowing from.
Example
The ship was anchored off the weather shore, exposed to the full force of the wind.
The ship was anchored off the weather shore, exposed to the full force of the wind.
Practice tips
- Practice weather shore out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.