sea coast

A family builds a sandcastle on the sea coast.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The land adjacent to the sea: "sea coast" refers to the strip of land that borders an ocean or sea, including the area where the land meets the water.
   • A coastal region: It can also denote a broader geographic area along the edge of a sea, often characterized by beaches, cliffs, or harbors.

Usage Examples

• (The land bordering the Atlantic Ocean in this region.)
• (The coastal area along the sea.)
• (The strip of land next to the sea is being worn away.)

Advanced Usage

• "Along the sea coast": a common phrase indicating movement or location parallel to the shoreline.

  • They drove along the sea coast, stopping at small villages. (They traveled beside the ocean's edge.)

• "Sea coast defense": measures taken to protect coastal land from erosion or military attack.

  • The government invested in sea coast defenses to prevent flooding. (Protective structures along the shore.)

Variants and Related Words

• Coast (n): the land next to the sea; the shoreline.

  • The coast of California is very long. (The general area where land meets the ocean.)

• Coastal (adj): relating to or located on a coast.

  • Coastal towns often depend on fishing. (Towns along the sea coast.)

• Seacoast (n): an alternative spelling of "sea coast," meaning the same thing.

  • The seacoast is a popular destination for vacationers. (The coastal area.)

Synonyms

• Shoreline: the exact line where land meets water.
• Seaboard: a region bordering the sea, often used for large areas (e.g., the Atlantic seaboard).
• Coastline: the outline or shape of a coast.

Idioms

• "The sea coast is clear": a variation of "the coast is clear," meaning there is no danger or obstacle in sight.
  • We can go now; the sea coast is clear. (No one is watching or blocking the way.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Coast along: to move easily without effort, often near the sea coast.
  • The boat coasted along the sea coast in the calm weather. (It moved smoothly near the shore.)