coastline

noun
UK: /ˈkəʊst.laɪn/
US: /ˈkoʊst.laɪn/

  1. The outline of a coast, especially with regard to its shape and appearance.

    1. The coastline is very beautiful here.
    2. Rising sea levels threaten to erode the coastline and displace coastal communities.

  2. The area of land along a coast.

    1. We walked along the coastline at sunset.
    2. The government is implementing new policies to protect the vulnerable coastline from pollution.

Synonyms

seashore shoreline beachfront

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coastline" in English means: The outline of a coast, especially with regard to its shape and appearance., The area of land along a coast..

The phonetic transcription of "coastline" is /ˈkəʊst.laɪn/ in British English and /ˈkoʊst.laɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coastline": seashore, shoreline, beachfront.

Example usage of "coastline": "The coastline is very beautiful here.". More examples on the page.