coral reef

noun

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

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Tripadvisor crowned Isla Pasion the top beach thanks to its coral reefs, hammocks, and turquoise waters. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026 Days are spent here snorkeling coral reefs just offshore, kayaking and paddleboarding the calm turquoise waters, and biking around the uncrowded locale that’s the seventh-largest island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026 Every detail of the interiors reflects the soul of the island, from the famous divi divi tree motif to the color palette inspired by coral reefs and the iconic parrotfish. José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026 Coral victory Marine biologist Colin Foord runs Coral City Camera, an underwater video livestream situated about 10 feet deep on an urban coral reef in Government Cut, Miami Beach. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coral reef

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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coral%20reef. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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coral reef

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

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