Word
coastal
Meanings
Situated near the sea or along a coastline.
Relating to the natural environment and processes at the edge of the sea.
Definition
Located near or along the sea.
Coastal describes places, features, or activities that are connected with the area next to the sea. It often refers to towns, roads, landscapes, and ecosystems found along a coastline. The word emphasizes proximity to the ocean rather than being inland.
Examples
- I chose a coastal route so I could stop at small harbors along the way.
- You can see how coastal winds have shaped the trees into leaning silhouettes.
- He studies coastal erosion and compares old photographs with today’s shoreline.
- She booked a coastal cottage where the sound of the waves carried through the open windows.
- They launched their kayaks from a coastal inlet just before sunset.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse coastal (near the sea) with continental (related to a continent or inland climate).
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