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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe shape or outline of where the land meets the sea.
Common pairings
rugged coastline
along the coastline
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Word forms
- Plural
- coastlines
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Norway has one of the longest and most jagged _____ in the world.
Etymology
A compound of coast and line.
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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.
