Coastline

usgb/ˈkəʊstlaɪn/
noun

The place where the land meets the sea or ocean.

She loves walking along the coastline during sunset.
Visual representation of "coastline" - The place where the land meets the sea or ocean.

Often appears as...

  • long coastline
  • rocky coastline
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Geographical Descriptions

Coastline refers to geography and can describe the outline seen on maps.

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The geography book had a chapter on the features of the coastline.
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Ecosystem Importance

Coastlines are important ecosystems that can include beaches, cliffs, or mangroves.

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The conservation group is working to protect the fragile coastline ecosystem.
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Variable Appearance

Coastlines are diverse; some are sandy while others are rocky or lined with vegetation.

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The coastline here is very rocky, unlike the sandy shores we saw yesterday.
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