rainforest
Rainforest (noun) means a dense, tall forest that grows in a consistently warm, wet climate with no real dry season. Example: “The Amazon rainforest is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife.”
How to use rainforest
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thick, green forest in a very wet, warm climate, like the Amazon.
Word forms
rainforests plural
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The Amazon _____ is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife.
Etymology
A direct translation of the German Regenwald ("rain forest"), built from "rain" and "forest".
Synonyms
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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.