Definition

In the direction of the coast or toward the shore.

Example

The ship sailed coastward to reach the harbor.

Conversation

Are you ready for our trip to the beach this weekend?

Definitely! I can’t wait to drive coastward and see the ocean.

I hope the weather is nice so we can relax by the waves.

Me too! There’s nothing like a sunny day by the coast.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coastward → It is formed from "coast" (from Old French *coste*, meaning the land beside the sea) and "-ward" (meaning in the direction of). The word "coastward" means in the direction of the coast or towards the coast.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'coast' as the land by the sea, and '-ward' indicating direction — so 'coastward' means moving towards the land by the sea.

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