Definition of jungle
1a : an impenetrable thicket or tangled mass of tropical vegetationb : a tract overgrown with thickets or masses of vegetation
2a (1) : a confused or disordered mass of objects : jumble (2) : something that baffles or frustrates by its tangled or complex character : maze the jungle of housing laws — Bernard Taperb : a place of ruthless struggle for survival the city is a jungle where no one is safe after dark — Stuart Chase
3 : 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
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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
Recent Examples of jungle from the Web
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On Wednesday, 10 people illegally occupying part of a ranch in the jungle state of Para were reported killed in a clash with police.
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There are also offbeat places to stay, from beachfront villas to isolated jungle dwellings.
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Read More: Guerrilla artist - Colombian rebel-painter emerges from jungleDespite the civilian perks, in many ways this is still a military outfit.
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An Indian teepee, jungle-like background or other fantasy setting can be just the ticket for capturing the perfect picture of a delighted child.
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Kids pumped their legs high on the swings, chased each other over the wood chips and climbed on a rope jungle gym.
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In the tropics, the best dressed is likely to be crowned queen of the jungle.
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With its wide latitude---it could be shot at ISOs ranging from 50 all the way up to 3200---Tri-X could handle nearly any situation, from war zones to the urban jungle.
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The brick walls are covered with schematic renderings of assorted space gear and matte blowups of jungle backgrounds, reflecting the settings for the company's first two offerings.
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Origin and Etymology of jungle
Hindi jaṅgal & Urdu jangal forest, from Sanskrit jaṅgala desert region
JUNGLE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of jungle for Students
1 : a thick or tangled growth of tropical plants The explorers hacked at the jungle to clear a path.
2 : a large area of land usually in a tropical region covered with a thick tangled growth of plants
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