mangrove

noun

man·​grove ˈman-ˌgrōv 

ˈmaŋ-

1

: any of a genus (Rhizophora, especially R. mangle of the family Rhizophoraceae) of tropical maritime trees or shrubs that send out many prop roots and form dense masses important in coastal land building and as foundations of unique ecosystems

2

: any of numerous trees (as of the genera Avicennia of the acanthus family or Sonneratia of the family Lythraceae) with growth habits like those of the true mangroves

Examples of mangrove in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Already, the mangroves are showing signs of recovery. —Gwendolina Duval, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025

Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025

Scan the mangroves for monkeys and sloths, and enjoy the approach to Corcovado from the waves. —Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2025

However, Howell said Rafter and Alex Constantinides caught the calf within seconds because he was wiped out and pushed into the mangroves from struggling against the current so long. —David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from Portuguese mangue mangrove (from Spanish mangle, probably from Taino) + English grove

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mangrove

• alcove
• clove
• cove
• drove
• rove
• shrove
• stove
• strove
• throve
• trove
• wove

Kids Definition

mangrove

noun

man·​grove ˈman-ˌgrōv 

ˈmaŋ-

: any of various tropical trees or shrubs that grow many prop roots and form dense masses in somewhat salty marshes or shallow salt water