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Coastal

KOHSTL/ˈkəʊstl/

Coastal means on or near the coast: coastal towns; coastal flooding; coastal erosion. Coast is the noun (already in the dictionary). Inland is a contrast. Seaside often sounds like holidays. Do not call Birmingham coastal. UK news: coastal communities and storm damage.

Meaning

On or near the coast.

Examples

  • “Coastal towns fear another winter of flooding.”
  • “Coastal towns prepared for another winter of flooding.”
  • “Coastal erosion forced the road to close north of the village.”

Good to know

coastal towns / flooding / erosion. Noun: coast. Contrast: inland. Holiday tone: seaside.

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