coral reef

NOUN

[/ˈkɔːrəl riːf/]

A ridge of rock in the sea formed by the growth and deposit of coral

💡 Concept

Divers glide above a vibrant coral reef teeming with colorful fish and swaying sea fans.

🎵 Rhyme

From coral reef grief comes sweet relief

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɔːrəl riːf/

🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒrəl riːf/

🌳Etymology

Rootcoral

🎵Rhyme

beliefreliefgriefbrief

belief

relief

grief

brief

🔗Collocations

coral reef ecosystem

protect coral reefs

bleached coral reef

tropical coral reef

coral reef conservation

vibrant coral reef

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The diving instructor warned us not to touch the coral reef, saying it's more fragile than my ego after a bad haircut.”

“Climate change and pollution are threatening coral reefs worldwide.”

“The colorful fish swimming around the coral reef looked like living jewels in an underwater treasure chest.”

😄 Fun example

“My snorkeling experience at the coral reef was so amazing that I forgot I can't actually breathe underwater.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

coral formationmarine reefunderwater ridgecoral bank

Antonyms

barren seabedsandy bottom

marine lifeecosystembiodiversityocean conservationtropical watersscuba divingsnorkeling

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coral reef — A ridge of rock in the sea formed by the growth and deposit of coral

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