Coast
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/koʊst/
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/kəʊst/
(coast)
land by the sea
Etymology
'coast' originates from Old French 'coste' (modern French 'côte'), ultimately from Latin 'costa' meaning 'rib' or 'side'.
'coast' changed from Old French 'coste' into Middle English 'coste' and eventually became the modern English word 'coast'.
Initially it meant 'side' (like a rib or side of something), and over time it evolved to mean 'the side of land by the sea' (shore, coastline).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the land next to the sea; the seashore or shoreline.
We walked along the coast at sunset.
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Noun 2
a region or area of a country that borders the sea (often used in names, e.g. 'the Pacific coast').
The west coast is known for its mild climate.
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Verb 1
to move without using power or effort, typically downhill, by freewheeling or momentum.
If you stop pedaling, the bike will coast.
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Verb 2
to travel along the edge of the sea (especially by boat) or to move along a coastline.
They coast along the island every summer.
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Last updated: 2025/08/17 04:00