bicoastal

American  

[bahy-kohs-tl] / baɪˈkoʊs tl /

adjective

1. occurring or existing on two coasts, or on both the east and west coasts of the U.S..

   a bicoastal firm with offices in San Francisco and New York.

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bicoastal British  

/ baɪˈkəʊstəl /

adjective

1. relating to both the east and west coasts of the US

   she had a bicoastal upbringing

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Other Word Forms

• bicoastalism noun

Etymology

Origin of bicoastal

bi- ¹ + coastal

Example Sentences

This month, the delivery and pickup company is going bicoastal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Reid, who is herself bicoastal between L.A. and New York, narrates, through astonishing orchestral properties and powers, an environmental tale of her two cities.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

Representatives for Schiff called the allegations “transparently false” and said his lenders had “full knowledge of the senator’s year-round bicoastal work obligations” and “his use of two homes for that reason.”

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025

They might even entertain the idea of creating a bicoastal league with schools in the Eastern Time Zone.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

As the host of Stamptown, a bicoastal showcase for many of these artists, Zucker has been at the center of this movement.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2024