A coast is the land along an ocean.
 

A coast can have many different looks. Here, there are no hills or mountains along the coastline. This reminds me of the coast along Florida and other eastcoast states like Georgia and the Carolinas.

 

This coastline (coastline is another word for coast) is rugged. It has many cliffs and rock formations. There is very no, or very little beach here.

 

This coast is a blend of the previous two photos. It has some smaller cliffs and rock formations. However, it has a nice beach as well.

    Related Terms
isthmus - coast on both sides
delta - located along a coast
island - a coast all around it
cave - found in cliffs along coasts
cape - a coastline formation
fjord - a coastline up and down the fjord
archipelago - all its islands have coasts
port - located along a coast
strait - has coastlines along its length
cliff - located along some coasts
gulf - a coastal (adjective of coast) formation
peninsula - located along a coast
reef - builds along coastlines in some places
bay - a coastal formation
atoll - a coast all around it
sound - a coastal formation
lagoon - sometimes located along a coast
estuary - located where river meets coast
harbor - located along a coast
cove - a coastal formation
 
 
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