rainforest
2 synonyms for rainforest, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dense, tall forest that grows in a consistently warm, wet climate with no real dry season.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
rain forest
How to use rainforest
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tropical rainforest
rainforest canopy
deforestation of the rainforest
Etymology
A direct translation of the German Regenwald ("rain forest"), built from "rain" and "forest".
Full origin of rainforest →Frequently asked questions
What does “rainforest” mean?
The word “rainforest” means a dense, tall forest that grows in a consistently warm, wet climate with no real dry season. In plain terms, a thick, green forest in a very wet, warm climate, like the Amazon.
How do you pronounce “rainforest”?
“Rainforest” is pronounced RAYN-for-ihst (/ˈɹeɪn.fɔɹ.ɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “rainforest” in a sentence?
Here is “rainforest” used in a sentence: “The Amazon rainforest is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife.”
What part of speech is “rainforest”?
“Rainforest” is a noun.
Where does the word “rainforest” come from?
The word “rainforest” comes from German. A direct translation of the German Regenwald ("rain forest"), built from "rain" and "forest".
Is “rainforest” a common word?
“Rainforest” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
