noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

coastline

Coastline (noun) means the outline or shape of a coast, especially as seen on a map. Example: “Norway has one of the longest and most jagged coastlines in the world.”

noun

The outline or shape of a coast, especially as seen on a map.

"Norway has one of the longest and most jagged coastlines in the world."

How to Use Coastline

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe shape or outline of where the land meets the sea.

Common pairings

rugged coastline along the coastline

Word Forms

coastlines plural

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Norway has one of the longest and most jagged _____ in the world.

Etymology

A compound of coast and line.

Rhymes for coastline

nine mine wine line sine dine fine vine pine tine Eine thine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “coastline” mean?

The word “coastline” means the outline or shape of a coast, especially as seen on a map. In plain terms, the shape or outline of where the land meets the sea.

How do you use “coastline” in a sentence?

Here is “coastline” used in a sentence: “Norway has one of the longest and most jagged coastlines in the world.”

What part of speech is “coastline”?

“Coastline” is a noun.

Is “coastline” a common word?

“Coastline” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.