coastline
noun
coast·line
ˈkōs(t)-ˌlīn 
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
Oceanside Pier has been destroyed five times since 1890
Built in 1888, the 1,954-foot-long pier is famous as the longest wooden pier on the western United States coastline.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
California’s coastline offers endless hikes, stunning views and miles of sandy beaches.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
Alaska’s coastline is shaped by glaciers, which carve out fjords and drain silt into the sea.
—Christian Elliott, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2024
Also, the city’s coastline is mostly a Marine Protected Area, meaning fishing or taking anything from the tidepools is prohibited.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 21 Apr. 2024
After President Rafael Correa kicked the Americans out of a U.S. naval base in Manta in 2009, Ecuador’s coastline of ports was left with minimal protection.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2024
Rising seas are already causing significant erosion on coastlines.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Formed mainly from rocks and minerals like quartz ground down over millennia, these sugary coastlines offer the quintessential seaside experience.
—Steven Casale, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Start your visit by basking on the sands at Sombrero Beach and explore the coastline from there.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
California’s coastline offers endless hikes, stunning views and miles of sandy beaches.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
Alaska’s coastline is shaped by glaciers, which carve out fjords and drain silt into the sea.
—Christian Elliott, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2024
Also, the city’s coastline is mostly a Marine Protected Area, meaning fishing or taking anything from the tidepools is prohibited.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 21 Apr. 2024
After President Rafael Correa kicked the Americans out of a U.S. naval base in Manta in 2009, Ecuador’s coastline of ports was left with minimal protection.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2024
Rising seas are already causing significant erosion on coastlines.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Formed mainly from rocks and minerals like quartz ground down over millennia, these sugary coastlines offer the quintessential seaside experience.
—Steven Casale, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Start your visit by basking on the sands at Sombrero Beach and explore the coastline from there.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Coastline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coastline. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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coastline
noun
coast·line
ˈkōst-ˌlīn
: the outline or shape of a coast
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