Littoral

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪtərəl/

Littoral (adjective)

  1. Located close to the sea or ocean.

Examples

  • The littoral zone is rich in marine life.
  • Littoral plants thrive in sandy soils.

Common collocations: littoral zone, littoral environment, explore the littoral, protect the littoral

Littoral (noun)

  1. The part of land next to the sea or ocean.

Examples

  • The littoral is popular for beach activities.
  • Many species inhabit the littoral.

Synonyms of Littoral

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Littoral

  • describing areas away from the coast