Gulf Coast of the United States
- proper noun
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Costa del Golfo de los Estados Unidos
- Hurricanes frequently impact the Gulf Coast of the United States during the summer and fall months.
Examples
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Seafood is a significant part of the culture along the Gulf Coast of the United States.
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Tourists flock to the beaches of the Gulf Coast of the United States for their warm climate and scenic views.
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The Gulf Coast of the United States is known for its beautiful beaches.
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Many tourists visit the Gulf Coast of the United States every summer.
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Hurricanes frequently impact the Gulf Coast of the United States during the summer and fall months.
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Tourists flock to the beaches of the Gulf Coast of the United States for their warm climate and scenic views.
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Seafood is a significant part of the culture along the Gulf Coast of the United States.
Synonyms
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A coastal area by the Gulf of Mexico in the southern United States known for beaches and fishing
U.S. states that border the Gulf of Mexico, like Texas and Florida
Surface Forms
Morphology
gulf + coast + of + the + united + state
The phrase names a geographic region made by composing 'gulf' + 'coast' with the locative relation 'of the United States', so its meaning (the U.S. coastline on the Gulf of Mexico) is directly derivable from the constituent words. This is a standard, compositional place-name pattern found across languages, so an average B1 learner who knows the parts would understand it.
Etymology
Gulf Coast of the United States paints a simple picture: the Gulf is the large sea area called the Gulf of Mexico and the Coast is the land next to the water. So the name means the US states that lie along that warm gulf shore, and that's why we use it to talk about their beaches, weather, and towns.