costa
6 synonyms for costa, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A rib, or a riblike structure such as the thickened leading edge of a leaf or insect wing.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin costa, meaning "rib" — a doublet of the English word "coast."
Full origin of costa →Frequently asked questions
What does “costa” mean?
The word “costa” means a rib, or a riblike structure such as the thickened leading edge of a leaf or insect wing. In plain terms, a biological term for a rib-like part, or informally, a named stretch of Spanish coast.
How do you pronounce “costa”?
“Costa” is pronounced KO-stuh (/ˈkɑ.stə/ in IPA).
How do you use “costa” in a sentence?
Here is “costa” used in a sentence: “The biologist pointed out the costa running along the front edge of the beetle's wing.”
What part of speech is “costa”?
“Costa” is a noun.
Where does the word “costa” come from?
The word “costa” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin costa, meaning "rib" — a doublet of the English word "coast.".
Is “costa” a common word?
“Costa” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “costa” have?
“Costa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rib, or a riblike structure such as the thickened leading edge of a leaf or insect wing.
What is the difference between costa and coast?
Costa is a Spanish word for coast and is used in English mainly in place names for stretches of Spanish coastline, especially holiday areas. Coast is the ordinary English word for the land beside the sea. So a costa is a coast, but the term usually points specifically to a Spanish seaside region.
