West Coast

American  

noun

1. the western coast of the U.S., bordering the Pacific Ocean and comprising the coastal areas of California, Oregon, and Washington.

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Other Word Forms

• West-Coast adjective

Example Sentences

But Alaska and Hawaiian had limited route overlap, and in the place where they did overlap — West Coast to Hawaii flights — Alaska had lower fares, Trent said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

According to Page Six, the family moved from the West Coast earlier this year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The chain is set to land on the West Coast on Friday, serving strawberry shortcake matchas and cherry glaze cold brew lattes to an invite-only crowd at Kendall Jenner’s 818 Outpost at Coachella.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In the West Coast, which is more exposed to imports from Asia, it’s even higher at $5.93 for gasoline and $7.75 for diesel.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"Claire! How's life on the West Coast? What have you got for me?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda