coastward

adverb
UK: /ˈkəʊstwəd/
US: /ˈkoʊstwərd/

  1. Towards the coast; in the direction of the coast.

    1. The ship sailed coastward all night.
    2. The flock of birds migrated coastward as winter approached, seeking warmer climates.

Synonyms

seaward shoreward
coastward adjective

  1. Located or moving towards the coast.

    1. The coastward breeze was refreshing.
    2. The coastward region experiences higher rainfall due to its proximity to the sea.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "coastward" is /ˈkəʊstwəd/ in British English and /ˈkoʊstwərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coastward": seaward, shoreward.

Example usage of "coastward": "The ship sailed coastward all night.". More examples on the page.