coast
word
/ˈkoʊst/
kohst
/kˈəʊst/
kohst
Definition
The coast is the land next to the sea or ocean. It can also refer to the general coastal region of a country.
Usage & Nuances
Common with prepositions like 'on the coast', 'along the coast', and 'off the coast'. 'Coast' usually refers to the seaside area in general, while 'beach' is the sandy place by the water. As a verb, 'coast' can also mean move forward with little effort, but the noun meaning is more common.
Spanish: costa - litoralPortuguese (BR): costa - litoralPortuguese (PT): costa - litoralChinese (Simplified): 海岸 - 沿海地区Chinese (Traditional): 海岸 - 沿海地區Hindi: तट - समुद्रतटArabic: الساحل - الشاطئ البحريBengali: উপকূল - তটRussian: побережьеJapanese: 海岸Vietnamese: bờ biểnKorean: 해안Turkish: kıyıUrdu: ساحلIndonesian: pantai
Example Sentences
A small island lies just off the coast.
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They live near the coast.
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The storm hit the coast last night.
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We drove along the coast for two hours.
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Most tourists head to the coast in the summer.
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There are some beautiful towns along the coast.
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