adj
Relating to the coast; on or near the coast; longshore.
coastal town
coastal breeze
name
Coastal Carolina University.
ADJ.
all, british, critical, helpful, mild, pacific, plain
The mild coastal climate made it perfect for growing citrus fruits year-round.
VERB + COASTAL
border, cause, found, range, reports, warming
Rising sea levels cause coastal flooding in many cities around the world.
COASTAL + NOUN
area, areas, batteries, birds, breeze, cities, communities, ecology
We spent our summer vacation exploring the charming coastal towns along the Mediterranean.
PREP.
between, in, on
We spent our summer vacation in coastal towns along the Mediterranean Sea.
ADV.
generally, mainly
The beaches around here are generally coastal areas that get crowded during summer months.
coastal elites
Years later, Europeans established colonies in the coastal areas.
The coastal ecosystem of British Columbia is rapidly declining.
Coastal cities will take the brunt of the storm.
i Register
In some senses, coastal is marked as informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.