plages

noun

plural of plage
as in littorals

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  1. coasts
  2. beaches
  3. waterfronts
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
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  • The agency said in a statement that a coastal strip of as much as 40 kilometers (about 25 miles) in length is impacted around Ras Madrakah, and that the spill is expected to reach the southern beaches of Masirah Island in the coming hours.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, more people have been heading to beaches seeking outdoor recreation since the coronavirus pandemic.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of beaches
Noun
  • David Nikel Baltic cruise itineraries are filled with attractive old towns, medieval streets and grand waterfronts.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Every day, New Yorkers use that corridor to commute, exercise, access parks and waterfronts, and move through the city without a car.
    — Andrew Kimball, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Definition of waterfronts
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