Coastline
/ˈkoʊstlaɪn/
Definitions
The outline of a coast, where land meets sea.
/ˈkoʊstlaɪn/
The outline of a coast
The coastline was dotted with charming fishing villages.
💡 Simply: Imagine drawing a line on a map where the land meets the ocean – that's the coastline! It's all the beaches, cliffs, and rocky areas along the edge of the sea.
👶 For kids: It's the line where the land meets the ocean.
More Examples
We spent the day exploring the dramatic coastline.
How It's Used
"The rugged coastline was a breathtaking sight."
"The resort boasts a beautiful coastline."
From "coast" + "-line", reflecting its literal meaning as a line marking the coast.
The word has been in use since the early 19th century, reflecting the growing interest in geographical descriptions.
Memory tip
Think 'coast' and 'line' coming together to form the edge of the land.
Word Origin
"coast + line"