upcoast

/ʌpˈkoʊst/
adverb
  1. Toward or along the coast in a northerly or generally upward direction (relative to a map).
    • The ship sailed upcoast to reach the port of Seattle.
    • They drove upcoast for a weekend getaway at a beach town.
    • The migrating whales were moving upcoast as the water warmed.
adjective
  1. Located or moving toward the northern or upper part of a coast.
    • They bought a small cabin in an upcoast village.
    • The upcoast route offers stunning views of the shoreline.
    • The upcoast communities were hit hardest by the storm.
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