Synonyms

coastal

American

[kohs-tl] / ˈkoʊs tl /

adjective

of, relating to, bordering on, or located near a coast.

The coastal regions are inundated at high tide.

Other Word Forms

coastally adverb

Etymology

Origin of coastal

First recorded in 1880–85; coast + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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Israel scrutinises all aid into besieged Gaza, a tiny coastal territory surrounded by fences and walls on all sides.

From Barron's

He added: "We're giving these meadows the best possible chance to recover, thrive and deliver real benefits for wildlife, climate and coastal communities."

From BBC

Homeowners in expensive coastal states like Massachusetts, Connecticut and California are hanging on to their homes for even longer.

From MarketWatch

To close that research gap, scientists examined data on 878 coastal fish representing 138 species caught by fishing communities around Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

From Science Daily

A narrow coastal trail runs closer to the ocean, and it’s fun to see all the sandy inlets, but I know Leo and his mom’s routine.

From Literature

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