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.

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Recent Examples of coastlines Tropical storm watches or warnings could be issued later Monday for parts of both states’ coastlines. — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 The Waterford City and County Council also emphasized the area’s rugged coastlines and picturesque towns when asked about the billionaire’s castle purchase. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Engineers are now adapting the same marine reactor for civilian energy grids on land and along coastlines. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026 Longtime earth science professor William Selby will draw on observation and research to explain how ocean temperatures and our changing weather patterns are transforming our coastlines. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Our territorial boundaries meet different coastlines that support many unique aquatic ecosystems. — Candace Barone, Florida Times-Union, 15 Aug. 2026 European observers will see the moon low in the western sky before dawn, creating dramatic opportunities to see and photograph the eclipsed moon above city skylines, coastlines and mountain landscapes as morning twilight begins. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Five years ago, the state created the Resilient Florida Program to help boost Florida’s efforts to protect inland waterways, coastlines, and shores, which all provide natural defenses against sea level rise. — Jaclyn De Medicci Bruneau, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 The design reminded me of an upscale country retreat, one with the most beautiful coastlines in the Caribbean. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026
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  1. coasts
  2. shores
  3. beaches
Noun
  • Say ciao to the Roman Coast With so many coasts, coves and fishing villages to choose from in Italy, the Roman coast is not often the first place people mention for a beach holiday.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Beach Hazards Statements remain in effect for the Oregon north, central, and southern coasts, as well as the south Washington coast.
    — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Definition of coasts
Noun
  • In the 1970s, Norwegian businessman Torolf Smedvig began the island’s venture into the private resort space by placing 20 A-frame chalets onto Deadman Beach’s shores.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • For another resort-style stay, The Pearle Hotel & Spa is in nearby Burlington, on the shores of Lake Ontario.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of shores
Noun
  • Perched over Big Reef Bay, the rougher, Atlantic sibling to Peter Island’s four other beaches, the spa takes full advantage of the view while keeping guests in the mood to melt away their worries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Long Beach Peninsula is a narrow section of upscale homes with beaches on both sides — one facing Alamitos Bay, the other facing the Pacific Ocean.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of beaches

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“Coastlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastlines. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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