B2nounnaturetravel
US/ˈkoʊst.laɪn/
UK/ˈkəʊst.laɪn/
the edge of the land where it meets the sea, especially its shape
In context
Vietnam has a coastline of more than three thousand kilometers.
Mangrove forests protect the coastline from storms and high waves.
The rocky coastline near Quy Nhon is popular with photographers.
Words that go with coastline
adjective + noun
- long coastlineWith such a long coastline, fishing is important to the economy.
- rugged coastlineThe rugged coastline of Ireland attracts many walkers.
- beautiful coastlineTourists come for the beautiful coastline and fresh seafood.
noun + preposition
- stretch of coastlineA ten-kilometer stretch of coastline was polluted by oil.
verb + noun
- protect the coastlineNew sea walls are being built to protect the coastline.