coastline

coast·line | \ ˈkōs(t)-ˌlīn

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Definition of coastline

1 : a line that forms the boundary between the land and the ocean or a lake

2 : the outline of a coast

Examples of coastline in a Sentence

The plane flew along the eastern coastline.

Recent Examples on the Web Tonight: Clouds gradually increase as what could become Tropical Storm Fay pushes up the Virginia and Delmarva coastline. — David Streit, Washington Post, "D.C.-area forecast: Humid heat shows little sign of relenting. Tropical showers could skirt us Friday.," 9 July 2020 Scientists in Australia have discovered unusual underwater rivers along the country’s coastline. — Fox News, "Underwater rivers discovered along Australia’s coastline," 20 June 2020 Our neighbor to the north is renowned for its scenery — towering mountain peaks, emerald forests, and stunning stretches of coastline. — Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, "The Top 10 Resort Hotels in Canada," 8 July 2020 The stretches of coastline, which are all operated by the county, add to a growing list of city beaches that will close for the holiday in an effort to keep crowds from congregating on the sand and potentially spreading COVID-19. — Los Angeles Times, "County-run beaches in O.C. will close July 4th weekend as coronavirus cases surge," 2 July 2020 On this remote island, guests have exclusive use of all nine miles of coastline and surrounding waters. — Paul Rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, "The 14 Best Private Island Resorts," 2 July 2020 Four marinas and miles of coastline along the St. Andrews Bay also make the area a big draw for visitors interested in boating, fishing, and watersports. — Southern Living, "Panama City vs. Panama City Beach: What’s the Difference?," 30 June 2020 The North African country with a southern Mediterranean coastline has been beset by instability and internal conflict ever since NATO forces intervened and its leader of four decades, Col. Moammar Gaddafi, was killed in 2011. — Abraham Mahshie, Washington Examiner, "US ‘behind the curtain’ in Libya conflict as Turkey and Russia vie for influence," 18 June 2020 And Colorado State University researchers predict a 70% chance a major hurricane will hit the US coastline this season. — Tyler Mauldin, CNN, "The pandemic could lead to longer power outages following a hurricane, industry leaders warn," 28 June 2020

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“Coastline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coastline. Accessed 3 Aug. 2020.

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