1. an area of water that is not deep
Usage: usually plural

Examples

• The boat ran aground in the shallows near the shore.
• Fish often gather in the warm shallows to feed.
• We waded through the shallows looking for shells.
• The river’s shallows were perfect for the children to play in.
• Herons hunt for frogs in the shallows of the pond.
• The coral reef created dangerous shallows for large ships.