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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From chefs using rainforest ingredients to cultural villages, Sarawak is building a greener future on its own terms.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
And for true off-the-radar romance, the Central African island country of São Tomé and Príncipe, offers cocoa-scented rainforests, black-sand coves, and turtle-nesting sights.
—Karin Jones, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
London private members’ club Annabel’s is celebrating its sixth year of supporting the Amazon’s reforestation and restoration with a sculptural tree facade, inspired by the Brazilian rainforest.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Fanaloka are a small, nocturnal species which are native to the lowland and rainforest areas of Madagascar.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
In the air over the Amazon rainforest, the plane experienced engine failure, and crashed, killing her, the pilot, and local indigenous leader Herman Mendoza Hernández.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
There are two outdoor swimming pools, a living room-like lobby lounge, five (yes, five) restaurants, and a sprawling 17,000 square foot spa featuring 17 treatment rooms, a eucalyptus steam room, dry-heat lodge, whirlpool tubs, rainforest showers, and relaxation rooms.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The brand is connected to his Brazilian heritage as the product's main ingredient, açaí berries, are harvested in the Amazon rainforest.
—Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
When not at the pool or on the beach, guests can go on excursions, including rainforest hikes, surfing lessons, horseback riding, fishing trips, and a boat tour to Tortuga Island to spot marine wildlife.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
And for true off-the-radar romance, the Central African island country of São Tomé and Príncipe, offers cocoa-scented rainforests, black-sand coves, and turtle-nesting sights.
—Karin Jones, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
London private members’ club Annabel’s is celebrating its sixth year of supporting the Amazon’s reforestation and restoration with a sculptural tree facade, inspired by the Brazilian rainforest.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Fanaloka are a small, nocturnal species which are native to the lowland and rainforest areas of Madagascar.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
In the air over the Amazon rainforest, the plane experienced engine failure, and crashed, killing her, the pilot, and local indigenous leader Herman Mendoza Hernández.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
There are two outdoor swimming pools, a living room-like lobby lounge, five (yes, five) restaurants, and a sprawling 17,000 square foot spa featuring 17 treatment rooms, a eucalyptus steam room, dry-heat lodge, whirlpool tubs, rainforest showers, and relaxation rooms.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The brand is connected to his Brazilian heritage as the product's main ingredient, açaí berries, are harvested in the Amazon rainforest.
—Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
When not at the pool or on the beach, guests can go on excursions, including rainforest hikes, surfing lessons, horseback riding, fishing trips, and a boat tour to Tortuga Island to spot marine wildlife.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Rainforest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainforest. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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