Coast: meaning, definitions and examples

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coast

 

[ koสŠst ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Nature
Context #1 | Noun

along the

the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land

Synonyms

beach, seashore, shore

Examples of usage

  • The house is located along the coast, offering stunning ocean views.
  • We took a walk along the coast to enjoy the fresh sea breeze.
  • The coast of California is known for its beautiful beaches.
  • The ship could be seen on the horizon as it approached the coast.
  • I love watching the sunset over the coast.
Context #2 | Verb

to move

to move easily without using power, such as when going downhill or being pushed by the wind or water

Synonyms

cruise, drift, glide

Examples of usage

  • The boat coasted gently into the harbor.
  • The car coasted down the hill without any need for acceleration.
  • She coasted through the water effortlessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "coast" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น costa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคŸ (Tat)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kรผste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pantai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะทะฑะตั€ะตะถะถั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybrzeลผe

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตทๅฒธ (Kaigan)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรดte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ costa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑyฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด์•ˆ (haean)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุญู„ (sahel)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pobล™eลพรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pobreลพie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตทๅฒธ (hวŽi'ร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strรถnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา“ะฐะปะฐัƒ (zhaฤŸalau)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜ (napiri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sahil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ costa

Etymology

The word 'coast' originated from the Old French word 'coste', which in turn came from the Latin word 'costa' meaning 'rib' or 'side'. This reflects the idea of the coast being the 'side' or 'edge' of the land. Over time, the word evolved to refer specifically to the land near the sea. The history of coastlines and their significance in human civilization dates back thousands of years, with coastlines often being important areas for trade, exploration, and settlement.

See also: coastal, coastline.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,720, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.