coastline

[ kohst-lahyn ]

noun

1. the outline or contour of a coast; shoreline.
2. the land and water lying adjacent to a shoreline.

coastline

/ ˈkəʊstˌlaɪn /

noun

1. the outline of a coast, esp when seen from the sea, or the land adjacent to it

Word History and Origins

Origin of coastline¹

First recorded in 1855–60; coast + line ¹

Example Sentences

Mr Manemahaga said he’s seen first-hand the effects of global warming on his nation, as it causes more powerful cyclones and erodes the coastline causing homes to fall into the water.

From BBC

During king tides over the next two months, the high water mark is projected to be 1 to 2 feet higher than average across the coastline on certain weekends.

From Los Angeles Times

The region shares a volatile border with Iran and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and also boasts a vast coastline along the Arabian Sea.

From BBC

And what good is a stretch of coastline if you can’t walk there without taking your life in your hands?

From Los Angeles Times

The front of each matte-finish coaster features artwork depicting an image of the sandy coastline and a signpost that name-checks some of our more familiar beaches and beach cities, including Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice and Manhattan Beach.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bank
• beach
• seaboard
• shore
• shoreline