seacoast

noun

sea·​coast ˈsē-ˌkōst How to pronounce seacoast (audio)
Synonyms of seacoastnext
: the shore or border of the land adjacent to the sea

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There are unique Airbnbs abound but for a unique stay on the seacoast, check out Great Island Inn. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2022 There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 9 June 2026 Step in and you’re transported to the seacoast of Italy by the cheerful Italian soundtrack, the mesmerizing murals and the vibrant yet relaxing setting. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Filming pine trees on Maine’s seacoast and palmettos off Charleston left us with stark reminders of North America’s botanical diversity as well as its vastness. — Sarah Botstein, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seacoast

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seacoast was in the 14th century

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“Seacoast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seacoast. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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seacoast

noun
sea·​coast ˈsē-ˌkōst How to pronounce seacoast (audio)
: the shore of the sea

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