seaboard
Translation
seaboard, coastline, coast
Examples
The eastern seaboard has many large cities.
The eastern seaboard has many large cities.
Grammar Patterns
((the ... seaboard)) a region bordering the sea The eastern seaboard is densely populated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coastline, coast, shore
Etymology
From "sea" + "board" (edge, border). The land bordering the sea.
Memory Tips
Picture a long wooden board running along the edge of the sea.