Littoral (Noun)
Meaning
The region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The littoral zone of the freshwater lake was home to a diverse array of aquatic plants and animals.
- In the littoral region of the ocean, the waves crashed against the rocky shoreline with tremendous force.
- The scientists studied the littoral ecosystem of the sea, paying particular attention to the interactions between living organisms and their environment.
- The beachside development project aimed to minimize its impact on the fragile littoral habitat, which was home to several endangered species.
- In the broad littoral area surrounding the bay, the sand dunes and salt marshes provided a unique landscape that supported a wide range of plant and animal life.