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Definition of seacoast

seacoast

/ˈsiːˌkoʊst/
sea · coast

Plural:seacoasts
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Adjective:coastal
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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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Word Origin & Etymology

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
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