coast
Translation
coastline, shore, seaboard
Examples
We drove along the south coast.
We drove along the south coast.
The coast is clear, you can go now.
The coast is clear, you can go now.
Grammar Patterns
on the coast located by the sea We live on the south coast.
along the coast moving parallel to the sea We walked along the coast for miles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shore, seaside, shoreline
Etymology
From Old French 'coste' meaning 'rib, side', from Latin 'costa', also meaning 'rib, side'. The land is the 'side' of the sea.
Memory Tips
Imagine a boat 'coasting' (sailing without power) along the edge of the land.