coastal
adj. US //ˈkoʊstəɫ// UK //kˈəʊstəl// coastal
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1 near the sea (adj.) B1 Intermediatelocated on or near the coast, where the land meets the ocean.
relating to or situated on the coast; describes the interface between land and sea.
ExampleWe spent our summer holiday in a small coastal town with beautiful beaches.
ExampleThe government implemented new coastal management policies to protect vulnerable communities from the increasing threat of rising sea levels.
UsageUsually placed before the noun.
From coast + -al. Piecewise doublet of costal.