west coast

Thân thiện

A family watches the sunset over the Pacific Ocean from the west coast.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The western coastal region of the contiguous United States: Specifically refers to the states bordering the Pacific Ocean, typically from Washington in the north to California in the south.

Usage

• The term "west coast" is used as a singular, proper noun phrase to denote a specific geographic and cultural region. It is often used in contrast to the "east coast."
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Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The climate on the west coast is generally milder than in the interior.
  • Many tech companies are headquartered on the west coast.

Advanced Usage

• "West Coast" as an adjective: When used attributively before a noun, it is often hyphenated.
  • He has a distinctive West Coast lifestyle.
  • The band is known for its West Coast hip-hop sound.

Variants and Related Words

• West Coaster (noun): A person who lives on or comes from the West Coast.
  • As a lifelong West Coaster, he loves the ocean.

Synonyms

• Pacific Coast: A more geographically precise term for the same region.
• Western seaboard: A formal term for the coastal area.

Notes on Different Meanings

• In a global context, "west coast" (not capitalized) can generically refer to the western coastline of any landmass (e.g., the west coast of Ireland). However, as a defined proper noun in American English, "West Coast" specifically refers to the U.S. region.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the western seaboard of the United States from Washington to southern California

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