littoral

adjective
UK: /ˈlɪtərəl/
US: /ˈlɪtərəl/

  1. Relating to the shore of the sea or a lake.

    1. The littoral zone is home to many sea creatures.
    2. Environmental changes pose a threat to littoral ecosystems along the coast.

Synonyms

shoreline seashore marine
littoral noun

  1. The area along the shore of a sea or lake.

    1. We walked along the littoral.
    2. The littoral is a dynamic environment, shaped by waves and tides.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "littoral" is /ˈlɪtərəl/ in British English and /ˈlɪtərəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "littoral": shoreline, seashore, marine.

Example usage of "littoral": "The littoral zone is home to many sea creatures.". More examples on the page.