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seacoast
[/ˈsiːkoʊst/]
noun
pl: seacoasts
costa marítima
1.
The shore of a sea or ocean; the coastline where land meets the sea
The seacoast of California is known for its dramatic cliffs.
A costa marítima da Califórnia é conhecida por seus penhascos dramáticos.
2.
Land adjacent to the sea; the region near the seashore
Many tourists visit the seacoast during summer vacation.
Muitos turistas visitam a costa marítima durante as férias de verão.
Synonyms
coast
coastline
seashore
shore
littoral
Antonyms
inland
interior
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
costa marítima
Most common formal term
General Brazilian
litoral
Very common, widely used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
costa
Simpler, more direct term commonly used
Portugal
litoral
Also frequently used in Portuguese Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
by the seacoast
seacoast town
seacoast region
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