rainforest
Translation
rainforest
Examples
The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest.
The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest.
Many species live in the rainforest.
Many species live in the rainforest.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a dense forest with high rainfall We must protect the rainforests.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jungle, tropical forest
Etymology
A compound of 'rain' and 'forest'. It describes a forest with high annual rainfall.
Memory Tips
It's a simple combination: a forest that gets a lot of rain.