Pronunciation

/kəʊst/

Definitions

Noun

1. Coast: The land along the edge of an ocean, sea, or large body of water. For example: “We drove along the California coast.”
2. Coastal area: The region adjacent to the sea, characterized by its maritime features and communities. For example: “The coastal area is known for its picturesque beaches.”
3. Coastline: The boundary between land and sea, marked by cliffs, beaches, or shorelines. For example: “The coastline of Australia is over 37,000 kilometers long.”
4. Coastguard: A maritime rescue service that protects the coast and maritime activities. For example: “The coastguard responded promptly to the distress signal.”

Verb

1. To coast: To move or glide without effort, often without control or direction. For example: “The car was coasting down the hill.”
2. To coast along: To progress smoothly without difficulty or challenge. For example: “Our business has been coasting along for the past few years.”

Phrases

• “Enjoy the coastal scenery”
• “Coast to coast” (referring to a wide distance across the continent’s coast)
• “Coasting on your laurels” (remaining successful due to past achievements without continued effort)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “We took a scenic drive along the Oregon coast.”
• Verb: “After finishing the race, he decided to coast home.”
• Coasting: “The economy has been coasting along, but experts warn of potential slowdowns.”

Synonyms

• Seashore
• Beachfront
• Margin
• Shoreline
• Coastline boundary
• Glide
• Roll (informal, in a relaxed manner)