bicoastal

American

[bahy-kohs-tl] / baɪˈkoʊs tl /

adjective

occurring or existing on two coasts, or on both the east and west coasts of the U.S..

a bicoastal firm with offices in San Francisco and New York.

bicoastal British

/ baɪˈkəʊstəl /

adjective

relating to both the east and west coasts of the US

she had a bicoastal upbringing

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Other Word Forms

bicoastalism noun

Etymology

Origin of bicoastal

bi- ¹ + coastal

Example Sentences

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This month, the delivery and pickup company is going bicoastal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Representatives for Schiff called the allegations “transparently false” and said his lenders had “full knowledge of the senator’s year-round bicoastal work obligations” and “his use of two homes for that reason.”

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025

As the host of Stamptown, a bicoastal showcase for many of these artists, Zucker has been at the center of this movement.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2024

They purchased a small condo in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood and will be bicoastal between Bird’s home state and their Seattle condo on Queen Anne.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023

This story is part of “Discourse,” a fresh look at the dire state of the bicoastal conversation — free from corniness and cliches.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2023

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