noun
- plural of coast; the land near the sea or ocean
verb
- moves easily without using power or effort
- succeeds or progresses with minimal effort
Usage: informal
Examples
- The Atlantic and Pacific coasts have very different climates.
- Many tourists visit the beautiful coasts of California each year.
- The bicycle coasts down the hill without pedaling.
- She coasts through her classes because they’re too easy.
- The car coasts to a stop when the engine dies.
- He tends to coast at work instead of pushing himself.
- Rocky coasts are common in Maine and Oregon.