coastal
word
Definition
Related to or located near a coast, which is the land along the edge of the sea or ocean.
Usage & Nuances
Used as an adjective before nouns like 'city', 'area', 'region', or 'waters'. Implies physical proximity to the ocean. Not used for lakeshore locations. Often appears in geography, weather, and travel discussions.
Spanish: costero - de la costaPortuguese (BR): costeiroPortuguese (PT): litoralChinese (Simplified): 沿海的Chinese (Traditional): 沿海的Hindi: तटीयArabic: ساحليBengali: উপকূলীয়Russian: прибрежныйJapanese: 沿岸の - 海岸のVietnamese: ven biển - duyên hảiKorean: 해안의Turkish: kıyıUrdu: ساحلیIndonesian: pesisir - pantai
Example Sentences
They live in a coastal town.
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The coastal road was closed after the storm.
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Many coastal areas have beautiful beaches.
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Climate change is affecting coastal cities around the world.
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We spent the weekend exploring coastal trails and cliffs.
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Fishermen here rely on coastal waters for their livelihood.
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