Down the Shore

American Slang

Definition

Regional (New Jersey/Philadelphia) slang for going to or being at the Jersey Shore—the beach/coast.

Examples

"We’re heading Down the Shore this weekend for some boardwalk pizza and sunshine."

"She spent all of July Down the Shore in Wildwood, working at an ice cream stand."

"It’s sweltering in the city—let’s go Down the Shore after work and catch the sunset."