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coastal Definition

coastal (kōs′təl)

adjective

of, at, near, or along a coast

coastal Synonyms

coastal

modif.

seaside, beachfront, waterfront, seaboard, bordering, marginal, riverine, riparian, littoral, tidal; see also marshy.

coastal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • erosion: They stand for election on a platform of spending money to stop coastal erosion.
  • path: The coastal path is easily accessed from these cottages.
  • scenery: Then continue south by Big Sur o­n Highway 1, where you will experience some of the most incredible coastal scenery in America.
  • resort: The coastal resort of Minehead is our next stop, probably the best known resort in Somerset.
  • plain: The main chain of the Andes runs from west to east, leaving a narrow coastal plain.
  • defense: Poster 1 - What is a coastal defense Strategy Plan?

Modifying Another Word

  • pretty: Enjoy the area's quiet villages, parts of the Norfolk Broads and pretty coastal areas.
  • also: There are also coastal counts which do not affect Worcestershire.
  • specifically: Volunteer tasks which are specifically coastal, such as marram planting, are on the whole simple and undemanding and require little equipment.

Used with adjective complement

guide: Chichester Interest Holidays - Relaxed and friendly guided coastal walking holidays in Cornwall for small groups of adults.