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Definition of intracoastal

intracoastal

/ˌɪntrəˈkoʊstəl/
in · tra · coast · al
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intracoastal Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Located, occurring, or operating close to and parallel with a coastline, especially within inland waterways sheltered from the open sea.

Example

"Small commercial barges and recreational boats frequently use the intracoastal canal to avoid rough ocean swells."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'intracoastal' (located within or along a single coast, typically protected from the open ocean) with 'intercoastal' (occurring or connecting between two different coasts).

• Rhymes for intracoastal

• Nearby Words

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intoxication
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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