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seaboard

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈsiˌbɔɹd// UK //sˈiːbɔːd// seaboard

n. the land that is right next to the sea or ocean. It is often used to describe a long stretch of coast, like the eastern side of a country.

n. a region of land bordering the sea; the coastline or the territory adjacent to it. Often used in geopolitical or geographical contexts to refer to a specific coastal stretch of a continent.


SIMPLE

The storm hit the entire eastern seaboard.

CONTEXTUAL

Many major cities are located along the Atlantic seaboard to facilitate international trade and shipping.

COMPLEX

The rapid industrialization of the eastern seaboard during the nineteenth century transformed small fishing villages into bustling commercial hubs that dominated the nation's economy.

Synonyms
Origin

From earlier sea-bord, perhaps continuing (with change in meaning) Middle English see bord (“porthole cover, seaward side”), equivalent to sea + board.

Usage

Often appears in the singular when referring to a specific coast, such as 'the Atlantic seaboard'.

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