English · Travel & Places
coast
/koʊst/
[/koʊst/]
land beside sea
Beginnernoun
Definition
The land along the edge of the sea or ocean.
Example
We drove along the rugged coast, stopping to watch waves crash against the cliffs.
We drove along the rugged coast, stopping to watch waves crash against the cliffs.
Etymology
From Old French 'coste', from Latin 'costa', meaning rib or side.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in geography and travel descriptions.