coral reef

noun

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

Examples of coral reef in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So this spawn was absolutely crucial for the future of Florida’s coral reefs and for researchers working to revive them. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025

The tiny, car-free island brims with dense mangroves, flourishing jungles, and a turquoise sea inviting you to snorkel through networks of coral reefs and around nurse sharks, stingrays, and turtles. —Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025

Sleek bullet trains slice through pristine snowfields and sprawling cities—linking lavender fields in Hokkaido with shimmering coral reefs in Okinawa, teeming with clownfish and sea turtles. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

South Pacific landfalls with coral reefs and tropical beaches, European isles bristling with medieval castles, a remote cabin in the woods on a lake island — the choices seem almost unlimited. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025

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Kids Definition

coral reef

noun

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