littorals

noun

plural of littoral
as in coasts

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  1. coasts
  2. coastlines
  3. shores
  4. beaches
  5. sands
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
  • Most nuclear plants are therefore located beside rivers, lakes, or coastlines.
    — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • For countries with extensive coastlines and limited enforcement resources, this model has always faced practical constraints.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
Definition of coastlines
Noun
  • Courtesy Luxury Living Costa Rica Three centuries before wealthy investors sought out trophy holdings along Costa Rica’s untamed Pacific coast, these shores were a theater of conquistadors, corsairs and cannon fire.
    — Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The sport has taken her from the shores of San Francisco and Lake Tahoe to New Zealand and Manhattan, and enabled her to raise $172,000 for cancer research through the organization Swim Across America.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of shores
Noun
  • Authorities in Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida opened sites to provide sandbags to residents while red flag warnings were posted along some beaches advising swimmers about the dangers of rip tides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • The Philippines, known for its stunning beaches and thousands of incredible islands, is an outdoor lover’s paradise where visitors can go hiking, enjoy top-level surfing, and more.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Definition of beaches
Noun
  • Cancun, Mexico's premier tourist destination since 1974, continues to captivate visitors with its pristine white sands, brilliant turquoise waters, and access to Mayan cultural sites.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The festival will take place on the sands of Santa Monica Beach, marking the first major music festival on the iconic coastline.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of sands
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