B2adjectivenatureenvironment
US/ˈkoʊ.stəl/
UK/ˈkəʊ.stəl/
found or happening on the land close to the sea
In context
Coastal provinces like Quang Ngai are often hit by typhoons in autumn.
Rising sea levels threaten many coastal communities in the Mekong Delta.
We drove along a quiet coastal road from Nha Trang to Phan Rang.
Words that go with coastal
adjective + noun
- coastal areaMost tourists stay in coastal areas rather than in the mountains.
- coastal erosionMangroves help protect the shore from coastal erosion.
- coastal watersFishing boats are not allowed in these coastal waters during the storm.
- coastal townVung Tau is a coastal town popular with weekend visitors from Saigon.
- coastal floodingCoastal flooding has become more common as the climate warms.