coastal grandmother
coastal grandmother noun: (A person exemplifying) an aesthetic inspired by the rural American East Coast that combines elements of cottagecore with spring and fall beachwear, especially white jeans, cashmere turtleneck sweaters, pastel pink flip-flops, woven tote bags made from recycled fabric, straw beekeeper style sun hats, and oversized linen blouses.
Noun
coastal grandmother (countable and uncountable, plural coastal grandmothers)
- (A person exemplifying) an aesthetic inspired by the rural American East Coast that combines elements of cottagecore with spring and fall beachwear, especially white jeans, cashmere turtleneck sweaters, pastel pink flip-flops, woven tote bags made from recycled fabric, straw beekeeper style sun hats, and oversized linen blouses.
- Get the trending ‘coastal grandmother’ aesthetic with these décor items […] The internet is buzzing over the so-called “coastal grandmother” aesthetic – a recent TikTok trend that’s all about about^([sic]) fresh flowers, bright kitchens and living a slow-paced lifestyle, and we have a feeling it’s...2022 April 29, Camryn Rabideau, “Hot off the beach”, in Asheville Citizen Times, volume 153, number 113, page 1C
- “And no,” [Lex] Nicoleta insists on camera, “you don’t have to be a grandmother to be a coastal grandmother. It’s for anyone and everyone.” Now that her coastal grandmother-heavy feed has moved into cold-weather vibes, Nicoleta has given us lots of holiday gifting possibilities. Some ideas: Coastal...2022 November 19–20, Leanne Italie, “Coastal grandmother vibe endures for gifting”, in Vincennes Sun-Commercial, volume 90, number 227, page A7
- Synonyms:
- coastal grandma
Examples of coastal grandmother in a sentence
- “And no,” [Lex] Nicoleta insists on camera, “you don’t have to be a grandmother to be a coastal grandmother.2022 November 19–20, Leanne Italie, “Coastal grandmother vibe endures for gifting”, in Vincennes Sun-Commercial, volume 90, number 227...
- End the fetish for coastal grandmothers?)2023 January 7, Amy Larocca, “Welcome to the Menopause Gold Rush”, in Refresh (The Buffalo News), page 6:
- With the resurrection of early aughts fashion, it's no surprise that crochet has jumped back into the game—especially with aesthetics like cottagecore and coastal grandmother being A Thing.2023 June 16, Megan Uy, “25 Absolutely Gorgeous Crochet Clothing Pieces You Won’t Stop Wearing This Summer”, in Cosmopolitan:
Synonyms of coastal grandmother
Forms of coastal grandmother
| plural | coastal grandmothers |
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Questions about coastal grandmother
- What does coastal grandmother mean?
- Coastal grandmother means (A person exemplifying) an aesthetic inspired by the rural American East Coast that combines elements of cottagecore with spring and fall beachwear, especially white jeans, cashmere turtleneck sweaters, pastel pink flip-flops, woven tote bags made from recycled fabric, straw beekeeper style sun hats, and oversized linen blouses.
- How do you use coastal grandmother in a sentence?
- “And no,” [Lex] Nicoleta insists on camera, “you don’t have to be a grandmother to be a coastal grandmother.
- What part of speech is coastal grandmother?
- Coastal grandmother is a noun.
- What is the plural of coastal grandmother?
- The plural of coastal grandmother is coastal grandmothers.
Words near coastal grandmother in the dictionary
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