coastline
Translation
coastline
Examples
California has a beautiful coastline.
California has a beautiful coastline.
The country's coastline is over 1,000 miles long.
The country's coastline is over 1,000 miles long.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) coastline used with an adjective Italy has a long coastline.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shoreline, seaboard, waterfront
Etymology
A compound word from 'coast' and 'line'. It literally means the line of the coast.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'line' that the 'coast' makes on a map.