Pronunciation: [sˈiːbɔːd] (IPA) 
The word "seaboard" is a compound word consisting of "sea" + "board". It is pronounced as /ˈsiː.bɔːrd/ using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "sea" is pronounced as a long "ee" sound, followed by the second syllable "board" which is pronounced with an "aw" sound. The ending "-board" refers to a coastal area or region alongside a seashore, while the prefix "sea-" relates to the ocean or any large body of saltwater.
Seaboard is a noun that refers to the area or region bordering the sea or ocean. It is often used to describe the coastal areas or regions that are adjacent to the shoreline.
The term "seaboard" typically includes the land as well as any ports, harbors, or settlements that may be present within this coastal area. It implies a connection to the sea and often emphasizes the economic, cultural, and strategic importance of these coastal regions.
Seaboard can also refer to a specific region or country that is bordered by the sea. For example, the United States' Eastern Seaboard refers to the coastal regions along the Atlantic Ocean, including states such as Maine, New York, and Florida. Similarly, the West African Seaboard refers to the coastal nations located along the Atlantic Ocean in Western Africa.
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the edge or boundary between two entities. For example, one may refer to the "seaboard of life" to mean the border between life and death, or the "seaboard of opportunity" to describe the line between success and failure.
Overall, "seaboard" implies a geographical, cultural, and commercial association with the coastline, emphasizing the influence of the sea on the surrounding regions and their activities.
• Towards the sea.
• The sea-shore; the coast; the nature and extent of the coast-line of a maritime country.
• Bordering upon the sea.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "seaboard" originated from the combination of two distinct words: "sea" and "board".
"Sea" comes from the Old English word "sǣ", which meant "large lake, sea, or ocean". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*saiwiz", meaning "lake" or "sea". This root is also related to the Latin word "mare" and the Greek word "thálassa", both of which mean "sea".
The term "board" in this context refers to a piece of timber or a flat surface, which has its roots in the Old English word "bord". This word is related to the Old Norse word "borð", both meaning "plank" or "board".
Combining "sea" and "board", the word "seaboard" simply refers to the area along the coast or the land alongside the sea.
