Coast Very Common

the shore of a sea or ocean

"We drove all day until we finally reached the sandy coast where the waves were crashing against the rocks."

a slope down which sleds may coast

"when it snowed they made a coast on the golf course"

the area within view

"the coast is clear"

the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it

"his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill"

"the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope"

The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.

"After driving all day, we finally reached the coast and watched the sun dip below the horizon over the calm water."

move effortlessly; by force of gravity

"The heavy door drifted shut on its own, coasting smoothly until it hit the frame."

To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.

"After shifting into neutral, he let the car coast down the hill until it reached the flat stretch where he could stop safely."

A region of British Columbia, Canada

"The ferry ride along the coast of British Columbia offered stunning views of rugged mountains meeting the ocean."