rainforest
noun
rain·for·est
ˈrān-ˌfȯr-əst 
-ˌfär-
variants
or less commonly rain forest
plural rainforests also rain forests
1
: a tropical woodland with an annual rainfall of at least 100 inches (254 centimeters) and marked by lofty broad-leaved evergreen trees forming a continuous canopy
called also tropical rainforest
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Its proximity to Olympic National Park makes for a great base for day trips to explore rainforests, beaches, mountains and other backcountry treasures.
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Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Madagascar is a popular destination for travelers who love exploration and visiting rainforests, canyons and caves.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Plus, like all Cariuma shoes, the brand plants two trees in the Brazilian rainforest with each purchase.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
In Brazil, wildcat gold mining degrades the Amazon rainforest and imperils Indigenous groups.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Deep in the Amazon rainforest near Macas, this mystical cave requires a 74-meter rappel descent and offers three-day expeditions that combine wild caving with Indigenous Shuar culture.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Blessed with hikes that transport travelers through astounding rainforests and towering mountain peaks while enjoying incredible ocean views, Hawaii is home to both Haleakalā National Park on the island of Maui and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Its blend of cinematic storytelling, global travel, and environmental education has introduced viewers to conservation efforts from the rainforests of Madagascar to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
The city in the province of British Columbia is famous for the West Coast rainforest of Stanley Park, the art, culture and shopping on Granville Island, and the historic Gastown neighborhood.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Madagascar is a popular destination for travelers who love exploration and visiting rainforests, canyons and caves.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Plus, like all Cariuma shoes, the brand plants two trees in the Brazilian rainforest with each purchase.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
In Brazil, wildcat gold mining degrades the Amazon rainforest and imperils Indigenous groups.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Deep in the Amazon rainforest near Macas, this mystical cave requires a 74-meter rappel descent and offers three-day expeditions that combine wild caving with Indigenous Shuar culture.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Blessed with hikes that transport travelers through astounding rainforests and towering mountain peaks while enjoying incredible ocean views, Hawaii is home to both Haleakalā National Park on the island of Maui and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Its blend of cinematic storytelling, global travel, and environmental education has introduced viewers to conservation efforts from the rainforests of Madagascar to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
The city in the province of British Columbia is famous for the West Coast rainforest of Stanley Park, the art, culture and shopping on Granville Island, and the historic Gastown neighborhood.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Rainforest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainforest. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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