often attributive
1
a
: an impenetrable thicket or tangled mass of tropical vegetation
b
: a tract overgrown with thickets or masses of vegetation
2
b
: a place of ruthless struggle for survival
… the city is a jungle where no one is safe after dark.—
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: electronic dance music that combines elements of techno, reggae, and hip-hop and is marked especially by an extremely fast beat
4
: a hobo camp
Examples of jungle in a Sentence
life in the corporate jungle
It's hard to succeed in the business world. It's a jungle out there.
a jungle of environmental laws
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Guests can choose from rooms or suites with either jungle or beach views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
California operates under a jungle primary system, meaning Calvert and Kim could both advance to the general election, which could put the House Republican campaign arm in a bind.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
If that doesn’t paint enough of a picture, just envision trying to play with two toddlers in this jungle.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
California operates under a jungle primary system, meaning Calvert and Kim could both advance to the general election, which could put the House Republican campaign arm in a bind.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
If that doesn’t paint enough of a picture, just envision trying to play with two toddlers in this jungle.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jungle
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“Jungle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jungle. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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jungle
noun
jun·gle
ˈjəŋ-gəl 
1
: a thick tangled mass of tropical vegetation
2
: an area overgrown with jungle or other vegetation
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