seaboard
Translation
seaboard, coastline
Examples
The eastern seaboard has many large cities.
The eastern seaboard has many large cities.
Grammar Patterns
the ((adjective)) seaboard The eastern seaboard is densely populated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coast, coastline, shore, littoral
Etymology
A compound of 'sea' and 'board' (in the sense of 'border' or 'edge').
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'board' or 'edge' of the land that meets the 'sea'.