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Definition of seacoast
seacoast
/ˈsiːˌkoʊst/
sea · coast
Plural:seacoasts
•Adjective:coastal
seacoast Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
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Syllables
2
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• noun
1
The land or geographical region immediately adjacent to and bordering the sea or ocean.
Example
"Several historic lighthouses stand along the rocky seacoast to guide ships safely into the harbor."
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Formed in Middle English as a compound of "sea" (from Old English sæ) and "coast" (from Old French coste, ultimately from Latin costa meaning "rib" or "side").
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seacoast. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seacoast