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subalpine

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective subalpine has 1 sense
  1. alpestrine, subalpine - growing at high altitudes
    Antonym: lowland (indirect, via upland)

Definitions from the Web

Subalpine

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

  1. relating to or characteristic of regions immediately below the tree line in mountainous areas
  2. relating to or denoting plants or vegetation found in subalpine regions

Sample Sentences:

  1. The subalpine meadows are known for their stunning wildflower displays during the summer.
  2. The hiker enjoyed the subalpine climate as he trekked through the rocky terrain.
  3. Subalpine plants are adapted to survive in harsh weather conditions and thin soils.
  4. The mountaineers set up their camp in a subalpine zone to avoid the extreme cold at higher elevations.

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