littoral
📖 Definitions
adjective
Relating to or situated at the shore.
noun
A shore, especially the area between high tide and low tide levels.
💬 Usage Examples
“This could shift the balance of power within littoral countries. Coastal Bremen, one of Germany’s poorest states, could gain clout at the expense of rich but landlocked Bavaria.” Europe’s New Powerhouse; The Economist (London, UK); Jan 7, 2023. “Where to stay insofar as the river itself is the primary attraction, it only makes sense to stay somewhere with a river view.
Fortunately, there’s a literal abundance of littoral opportunity.” Marshall S. Berdan; New York’s Thousand Island Blessing; Newsday (Long Island, New York); Jul 28, 2019.