coral reef

noun

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

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Beachgoers rave about its vibrant coral reef, which allows for exceptional snorkeling experiences. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025 After days spent exploring coral reefs and rainforests, Mango House offered a gentler kind of immersion — into stillness. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025 The two-part public event invites community members to explore the future of Florida’s coral reefs and the hidden role of deep-sea fish in regulating the planet’s carbon cycle. Diana Udel, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025 Until the 1970s, the island had an offshore coral reef. Greg Allen, NPR, 21 Oct. 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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