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coastline

noun

Definition of coastline

as in coast

the land adjacent to a body of water The state has mainly rocky coastline and few beaches. The plane flew along the eastern coastline.

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Recent Examples of coastline Nolan also shot in the coves and beaches surrounding Favignana’s coastline and in the nearby tiny islet of Preveto. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 July 2026 Because helium replaces water as the cooling medium, these reactors do not need to be built near rivers or coastlines. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Researchers said beach nourishment remains an important way to protect coastlines from erosion, but the findings highlight the need to better understand how those projects affect marine life. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 With eight national parks, thousands of miles of coastline, and countless opportunities for adventure, Alaska delivers unforgettable experiences to travelers willing to venture beyond the ordinary. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coastline

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In the 1950s, much of the Jewish community in Kochi (historically known as Cochin), a seaport on India’s southwestern coast, immigrated to Israel, leaving behind their homes, synagogues and cemeteries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Iranian state media quoted the Foreign Ministry as saying that ships would enter through the strait's northern corridor near the Iranian coast and exit through the southern corridor near the Omani coast.

— NPR's International Desk, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

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The area is considered strategically significant for its proximity to the Taipei port and beaches in Taiwan that could serve as a valuable staging area for the Chinese military.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Set on a leafy half acre of land, this lovely cottage is less than two miles away from the beach and offers a scenic back deck complete with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower, and a dining table for six.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of beach

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Instead, the shoreline is made up of rocky outcroppings, making the pools—and the views—the true focal point.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
The Evanston man, whose name hasn’t been released by authorities, was recovered Friday night on the shoreline of the Des Plaines River near Oak Spring Road, Lake County Forest Preserve District authorities said.

— Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

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