coast

Definition

  • noun: the land along or near a sea or ocean
  • noun: the land near a shore
  • verb: to move forward using no power or very little power
  • verb: to move along or past the side of
  • used in the phrase 'the coast is clear'
  • synonyms: seashore, approach, shore

Examples

  • The space shuttle launch was on television stations 'from coast to coast'. [=throughout the country]

  • She decided she could 'coast' along without a job for the next few months.

  • After taking a big lead, the team 'coasted' to victory.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Did you know that Alanis Morisette wrote this song in only ten minutes? I believe it. So, I'm applying to a couple of east coast schools. I need you to help me with the financial aid application but Mom can't know. We... aren't they quite expensive? First, yes. That's why financial aid. (..)
    2017 Lady Bird
  • (..) I'm sorry I'm not perfect! -No one's asking you to be perfect, just considerate will do. I don't even wanna go to school in this state anyway, I hate California. I wanna go to the east coast. -Your dad and I will barely be able to afford in-state tuition. There are loans, scholarships! (..)
    2017 Lady Bird