coral reef

noun

: a long line of coral that lies in warm, shallow water

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Species have disappeared at an alarming rate, vast tracts of forests and woodlands have been cleared, wetlands drained, coral reefs bleached, grasslands destroyed. Jane Goodall, Time, 12 Nov. 2025 The seafloor carpeted in ghostly skeletons of dead coral reefs. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025 Vulnerable ecosystems, like coral reefs, stand little chance at surviving. Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025 The coastline offers crystal-clear waters, coral reefs and rugged mountains, while Aqaba Castle and the old seaport offer authentic historical textures. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coral reef

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coral reef

noun
: a reef made up of corals, other organic substances, and limestone

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