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UK/["/ˈkəʊstl/"]/US/["/ˈkəʊstl/"]/

Meaning of Coastal

of or near a coast

In simple words: Related to the land next to the sea

Coastal in a sentence

  • **coastal waters/resorts/scenery**
  • a **coastal path** *(= one that follows the line of the coast)*

How to use Coastal

Used to describe areas, cities, or ecosystems near the ocean. It's appropriate in geographical, environmental, and travel contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'coast' and 'al' as meaning 'related to the coast'.

Related words

Collocations with Coastal

  • coastal region
  • coastal city
  • coastal erosion
  • coastal waters

Synonyms for Coastal

Opposites of Coastal

Common mistakes with Coastal

  • Confused with 'coastal' vs 'coastline'
  • Incorrectly using 'coastal' to describe inland areas
  • Omitting 'coastal' when describing coastal cities

Compare Coastal with Shoreline, Marine

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Frequently asked questions about Coastal

What does Coastal mean?

Related to the land next to the sea

What is the definition of Coastal?

of or near a coast

How do you use Coastal in a sentence?

**coastal waters/resorts/scenery**

Can you give another example of Coastal?

a **coastal path** *(= one that follows the line of the coast)*

What are synonyms for Coastal?

Common alternatives include beachfront, shoreline, oceanic, marine.

What is the opposite of Coastal?

Opposite meanings include inland, interior.

What words go with Coastal?

It commonly pairs with coastal region, coastal city, coastal erosion, coastal waters.

What are common mistakes when using Coastal?

Confused with 'coastal' vs 'coastline' Incorrectly using 'coastal' to describe inland areas Omitting 'coastal' when describing coastal cities

How do you pronounce Coastal?

US: /["/ˈkəʊstl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkəʊstl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Coastal?

Used to describe areas, cities, or ecosystems near the ocean. It's appropriate in geographical, environmental, and travel contexts.

What CEFR level is Coastal?

"Coastal" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.