Synonyms for

Coast

Verb / kəʊst / Another word for coast — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The land near a sea or ocean; the edge of the land where it meets the water.

Synonyms & similar words

glide seashore slide seacoast shore beach seashore littoral seaboard strand bay cove inlet harbor port landing dock wharf quay jetty pier headland cape promontory

Synonyms by register

Formal

shoreline seaboard littoral

Informal

beach waterfront edge

Literary

strand margin

Antonyms

inland interior midland center heartland

Common collocations

  • coast to coast
  • along the coast
  • rocky coast
  • sandy coast
  • crime coast
  • coast guard
  • motorcycle coast
  • coastal erosion

Word family

noun coast
verb coast
adjective coastal

Usage note

As a verb, 'coast' often implies moving smoothly with little effort, like coasting downhill. As a noun, it refers to the land alongside a sea or ocean.

Example sentences

  1. The sun was setting over the coast and the sky turned pink and orange.
  2. We saw some dolphins jumping out of the water along the coast.
  3. I love walking on the coast and feeling the sand between my toes.
  4. The coast is a popular tourist destination with lots of hotels and restaurants.
  5. The ship sailed along the coast towards the harbor.

Quotes

  • The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul. - Wyland
  • I love the beach. I love the sea. All my life I live within - in front of the sea. - Rafael Nadal
  • The waves of the sea help me get back to me. - Jill Davis

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