Meaning & use
seaboard
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The region of land along a coastline, especially the coastal area of a country.
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Hurricanes frequently threaten the eastern seaboard of the United States.
Trade along the seaboard flourished thanks to its many natural harbors.
A note on using this word
Most commonly seen in the phrase 'eastern seaboard,' referring to the Atlantic coast of the United States, though it can describe any coastal region.
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