seacoast

noun

sea·​coast ˈsē-ˌkōst How to pronounce seacoast (audio)
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: the shore or border of the land adjacent to the sea

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For example, the Anaïs C. Sunset ring collection, inspired by the rugged cliffs of the Basque seacoast and reflections of sunlight on the ocean, is set with colored sapphires and diamonds in the colors of sunset skies. — Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Located on the seacoast of Northern Ireland, this UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of seven natural wonders of the United Kingdom is otherworldly. — Erica Zazo, Outside Online, 9 Jan. 2025 The Odesa port and two others on the nearby seacoast have been a particular target of Russian wrath for the last eight months, since Ukraine managed to open a coast-hugging 350-mile Black Sea grain corridor to the Bosporus strait. — Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024 Shikoku presents another Japan of pristine landscapes, pilgrimage temples, fishing villages, rugged seacoasts, forested hills and country kindness. — Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for seacoast

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seacoast was in the 14th century

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seacoast

noun
sea·​coast ˈsē-ˌkōst How to pronounce seacoast (audio)
: the shore of the sea

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