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coastal

/ˈkoʊstəl/adjective2 syllables

Coastal means: located on or near or bordering on a coast.

Synonyms for coastal4

adjective, as in located on or near or bordering on a coast

coastwise, inshore, maritime, seaward

adjective, as in along or following a coast

coastwise

Opposites of coastal

inland

What does coastal mean?3

adjective

1

located on or near or bordering on a coast“coastal marshes”

2

along or following a coast“coastal shipping”

3

of or relating to a coast“coastal erosion”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with coastal?1

two syllables

postal
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Coastal in a sentence

  • Some wetlands, such as mangrove swamps, provide important coastal protection against storms and erosion.Amastan
  • Albania's diverse geography includes coastal plains, mountainous regions, and river valleys.always
  • Ocean acidification is affecting the entire world’s oceans, including coastal estuaries and waterways.Hybrid
  • Italy’s coastal beaches are now packed again.Hybrid
  • Coastal cities will take the brunt of the storm.darinmex
  • The village lies on the border between the coastal and mountain regions.catcher
  • A coastal road is to be built here.sundown
  • The city lies on the border between the coastal area and the neighboring highland.lvxtrm

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