coastal plain
coast·al plain
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kohs-tl pleyn]
- /ˈkoʊs tl pleɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kohs-tl pleyn]
- /ˈkoʊs tl pleɪn/
Definition of coastal plain words
- noun coastal plain a plain extending along a coast. 1
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Origin of coastal plain
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1895-1900
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Parts of speech for Coastal plain
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preposition
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coastal plain popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
coastal plain usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coastal plain
noun coastal plain
- alluvial plain — a level or gently sloping surface formed of sediments laid down by streams, generally during flooding.
- delta — A delta is an area of low, flat land shaped like a triangle, where a river splits and spreads out into several branches before entering the sea.
- floodplain — a nearly flat plain along the course of a stream or river that is naturally subject to flooding.
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