Definition

The area of land that is next to the sea, including the shore and any nearby land.

Example

We spent our vacation walking along the seacoast and enjoying the ocean views.

Conversation

Have you ever been to the seacoast before?

Yeah, I went last summer and it was amazing!

I love how relaxing the seacoast can be.

Absolutely! The sound of the waves is so calming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seacoast → It is formed from "sea" (from Old English "sǣ", meaning large body of saltwater) and "coast" (from Old French "coste", meaning the land next to the sea). The word "seacoast" refers to the land that borders a large body of saltwater.

Memory Tip

Think of a large body of saltwater ('sea') next to the land ('coast') — that's what a seacoast is.

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