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Definition of coastwards

coastwards

/ˈkoʊst.wɚdz/
coast · wards
Adjective:coastward
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• adverb

1

British In the direction of the coast; toward the sea or shoreline.

Example

"After spending a week hiking in the central highlands, the travelers began driving coastwards."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The form 'coastwards' is strictly an adverb (chiefly British) and cannot be used before a noun; for the attributive adjective, use the uninflected form 'coastward' (e.g., 'a coastward journey').

• Nearby Words

coastguardsman
coastland
coastline
coastwards
coat
coatdress
coati

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coastwards. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coastwards
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