coastal

/kˈə‍ʊstə‍l/

/ˈkoʊstəɫ/

[adjective]

coastal

[ADJECTIVE]

situated on or near a coast

antonyms : inland

of or relating to a coast

Examples

1. She took a photograph of the stunning coastal landscape.

2. The distinctive smell of decaying gulfweed is often associated with coastal areas.

3. She always felt like she belonged in the small coastal town where she grew up.

4. Coral reefs and mangroves on the other hand protect coastal areas, especially in places like Australia, against storms or hurricanes or other weather events.