rainforest

[US]/'ren'fɔrɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (tropical) rainforest (dense tropical forest in tropical regions)

Phrases & Collocations

tropical rainforest

Example Sentences

The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world.

Many species of plants and animals can be found in the rainforest.

Deforestation is a major threat to the rainforest ecosystem.

Rainforests play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate.

The sounds of the rainforest are incredibly diverse and vibrant.

Scientists are constantly discovering new species in the rainforest.

Tourists flock to the rainforest to experience its beauty and biodiversity.

Rainforests are often referred to as the lungs of the Earth.

The indigenous people have lived in harmony with the rainforest for centuries.

Rainforest conservation efforts are crucial to preserving biodiversity and combating climate change.

Real-world Examples

And it was hyperdiversity. These are tropical rainforests.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

" And I think we should protect the rainforests."

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There's not much rainforest. There's a lot of desert.

Source: American English dialogue

Why did they clear the rainforests when they needed the oxygen?

Source: Mary and Max Original Soundtrack

Destruction of world's pristine rainforests soared in 2022 despite Cop 26 pledge.

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The company uses rubber from trees that come from Brazil's Amazon rainforest.

Source: VOA Special English: World

I feel like I've really made a difference and helped the rainforest.

Source: Yilin Edition Oxford High School English (Elective 11)

Environmentalists accused the Brazilian president of encouraging farmers and loggers to clear the rainforest.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2019

Finally, we are off, aiming towards the magnificent rainforest of the east coast.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

But these butterflies live in the rainforest.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

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