What does COAST mean?

Coast

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: The land next to or close to the sea; seashore.
• Verb: To move without power or effort, as if by the force of gravity.

Pronunciations:

• US: /koʊst/
• UK: /kəʊst/

Origin and Usage:

The word "coast" originated from the Old French word "coste," which means "shore, coast." The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the land next to or close to the sea. As a verb, it has been used since the 16th century to refer to moving without power or effort.

Synonyms:

• Seashore
• Beach
• Shoreline
• Littoral

Related Words:

• Beach
• Shore
• Seaco
• Coati
• Coset

Example Sentences:

• The family took a walk along the coast to enjoy the sunset.
• The ship coasted along the shoreline without any power.