West Coast

American  

noun

1. the western coast of the U.S., bordering the Pacific Ocean and comprising the coastal areas of California, Oregon, and Washington.

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Other Word Forms

• West-Coast adjective

Example Sentences

The West Coast is a “fuel island” because it’s not connected by pipelines to the rest of the country, Kirby said, meaning all oil and refined products have to be brought in by ships.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is a very expensive blunder," said Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor and head of West Coast Trial Lawyers, who used to represent Disney.

From BBC

Refinery shutdowns risk emergencies at West Coast military bases.

From The Wall Street Journal

Refinery shutdowns risk emergencies at West Coast military bases.

From The Wall Street Journal

Refinery shutdowns risk emergencies at West Coast military bases.

From The Wall Street Journal