atoll
Translation
atoll
Examples
The small island is a beautiful atoll.
The small island is a beautiful atoll.
They went diving near the coral atoll.
They went diving near the coral atoll.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ~ a ring-shaped coral reef or island. The small island is a beautiful atoll.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coral island, coral reef
Etymology
From the Maldivian word 'atholhu'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'a toll' booth in the shape of a ring in the middle of the ocean.