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

Derived Forms

• West-Coast
  adjective

Example Sentences

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s match locations are the most spread out of any team with two trips to the West Coast and one to Ontario.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

I had the chance to use it on a recent flight from the West Coast.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

A suspected lightning strike also caused disruption on the West Coast Main Line near Runcorn, Network Rail said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

For many, sunny West Coast states are the goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Caught up, she began cracking messages in real time, many of them from the West Coast.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield