Synonyms of coastlines

coastlines

noun

plural of coastline

as in coasts

the land adjacent to a body of water

The state has mainly rocky coastline and few beaches.

The plane flew along the eastern coastline.

Related Words

• coasts
• shores
• beaches
• shorelines
• coastlands
• sands
• seashores
• seacoasts
• seaboards
• strands
• waterfronts
• beachfronts
• seasides
• riverbanks
• banks
• riversides
• riverfronts
• esplanades
• littorals
• shorefronts
• oceanfronts
• plages
• lidos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coastlines

The National Weather Service has repeatedly warned of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf in recent weeks as multiple southerly swells battered the coastlines of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has been growing since 2011, dumping an increasing amount of seaweed along coastlines in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. — ABC News, 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

The park also covers more than 3 million acres of mountains, glaciers, rainforests, coastlines, and fjords, giving you plenty of space to explore and find a little solitude. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026

So does that mean Americans will see more sharks along our coastlines? — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Artificial reefs, on the other hand, are created by humans from any number of materials from rocks to sunken ships to protect coastlines or attract aquatic life. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Thanks to its waterfront restaurants, outdoor spaces, and stunning coastlines, the city boasts strong interest in romantic attractions and sunset cruises in particular. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026