West Coast

American  

noun

1. the western coast of the U.S., bordering the Pacific Ocean and comprising the coastal areas of California, Oregon, and Washington.

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Other Word Forms

• West-Coast adjective

Example Sentences

In the U.S., the West Coast is more exposed due to its reliance on imported crude and limited connectivity to the rest of the country’s fuel system.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“Impacts are being seen in both March and April, including during peak West Coast spring-break travel periods,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Hassabis came out to the West Coast to have lunch with Larry Page, still the strongest suitor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Spanning 17.5 acres at Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards, One Beverly Hills will be anchored by the Aman Beverly Hills, a 78-room, all-suite hotel that will be the brand’s first West Coast property.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

One was the son of a famous West Coast racket boss and the other was the son of a movie producer.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt