# coastal

/ˈkoʊstəɫ/ (US) · /kˈəʊstəl/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/coastal
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. near the sea

adjective · CEFR B1

located on or near the coast, where the land meets the ocean.

For teachers: relating to or situated on the coast; describes the interface between land and sea.

- We spent our summer holiday in a small coastal town with beautiful beaches.
- The government implemented new coastal management policies to protect vulnerable communities from the increasing threat of rising sea levels.

Usage: Usually placed before the noun.

## Examples

- We spent our summer holiday in a small coastal town.
- The government is investing in new coastal defenses to protect homes from rising sea levels and erosion.
- The coastal ecosystem supports a diverse range of species that have adapted to the constant cycle of the tides and varying levels of salinity.

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