coastal

[kohs-tl]

adjective

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

   The coastal regions are inundated at high tide.

Other Word Forms

• coastally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of coastal¹

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

Example Sentences

The fire was sparked on 7 January near a popular hiking trail overlooking the wealthy coastal neighbourhood.

From BBC

A magnitude 9 earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone could create tsunami wave heights that would wash away coastal towns, destroy U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

And, just this month, the iconic Coney Beach Amusement Park in Porthcawl, a coastal fun fixture for over a century, closed its gates for the final time.

From BBC

That extra water going into rivers and eventually the oceans means higher sea levels for coastal populations around the world.

From BBC

The aeronautical scene is a familiar sight in the coastal city this time of year.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• marshy 
• seaside