Coast

/koʊst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the land next to the sea; the edge of the land along a sea, lake, or river.

We walked along the coast, collecting seashells.

the region near the sea or ocean.

The coast of California is known for its beautiful beaches.

a state or area situated on the coast.

She lives in a coastal town with stunning ocean views.

verb

to move easily without using power or effort; to glide.

The car coasted down the hill, saving fuel.

to proceed or progress with little or no effort.

He was coasting through school without studying much.

Middle English, from Old French 'coste', from Latin 'costa' meaning rib or side.

coast to coast

Referring to traveling across the entire width of a country, especially the US.

coast along

To move smoothly and easily, usually without much effort.

on the coast

Referring to being near or on the edge of a sea or ocean.

seaside

The land along the edge of the sea.

ocean

A vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface.

beach

A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean between high- and low-water marks.

To perform without putting in any effort or hard work.

He just coasted through high school without studying much.

To take an easy route in a situation.

I’m just coasting through this project since I already know how to handle it.