intercoastal

American  

[in-ter-kohs-tl] / ˌɪn tərˈkoʊs tl /

adjective

1. existing or done between seacoasts; involving two or more seacoasts.

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Etymology

Origin of intercoastal

First recorded in 1925–30; inter- + coastal

Example Sentences

But of course, one of St. Pete’s most prized amenities is its natural beauty, which includes 244 miles of shoreline along Tampa Bay, Boca Ciega Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and intercoastal waterways.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025

Volusia, home to Daytona Beach, imposed a curfew and warned that intercoastal bridges used by evacuees would close when winds reach 39 mph.

From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2022

Angels: All-Star 1B Jared Walsh, who went on the injured list last week with a right intercoastal strain, took about 10 swings in the batting cage Monday with no issues.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2021

The grand jury would look into how to prevent a similar occurrence in all buildings and structures "in the coastal, intercoastal and surrounding areas of our county, state and nation."

From Fox News • Jul. 7, 2021

"I hope they know what they are doing," said Hue Tran, watching the giant dump trucks from the Quik General food store, a short distance from the intercoastal waterway.

From Reuters • May 16, 2011