coastline
noun
the outline or contour of a coast; shoreline.
coastlines
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pluralof coastline.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For now, it seems to still offer something increasingly difficult to find on Europe’s most coveted coastlines: room to breathe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
We gathered images from across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, capturing the crowds, coastlines and viewing methods that helped people experience the moment.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
"Sanctions are being circumvented using ageing and poorly maintained tankers, putting coastlines and marine ecosystems at risk," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
As permafrost thaws and coastlines erode, some of that carbon is carried into the ocean.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
I was awed by the immense beauty of South Africa, seen from high up in the clouds: rolling hills and plains, meandering rivers and mountain ranges, thick forests, magnificent coastlines, luscious farmland.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
