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

The world’s coral reef ecosystems almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years mostly due to warming oceans and heat waves, according to a global assessment released Thursday. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

As the climate gets hotter, the future for coral reefs globally is dire. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

Beyond town, visit a spice plantation, look for red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest, or snorkel among the coral reefs. — Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2026

Caught in four episodes ranging from high tide in the Australian coral reef to just before dawn in the Kalahari Desert. — John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for coral reef

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Kids Definition

coral reef

noun

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