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coastal

[kohs-tl] / ˈkoʊs tl /
ADJECTIVE
bordering the water
Synonyms


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We passed by hot rods, apartments listed for sale to foreigners and fishermen reeling in fresh catches off the coastal boulevard, El Malecón.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

With just 24 homes planned, the project underscores a broader shift toward smaller, more exclusive coastal communities where new inventory remains scarce.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Squid and cuttlefish live in environments ranging from deep ocean waters to shallow coastal regions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

As warmer global temperatures melt polar ice, ocean waters are rising, posing a threat to island nations and coastal communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In the town of Rikuzentakata, a single pine tree from a coastal forest of about seventy thousand trees survived the tsunami.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland