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tropical rainforest
noun
variants
or less commonly tropical rain forest
plural tropical rainforests also tropical rain forests
Examples of tropical rainforest in a Sentence
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Tigers can be found in a diverse range of habitats, from tropical rainforests to savannas, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
More than 60% of the country is covered in swamps and tropical rainforest, and the greater Congo Basin, which stretches between Gabon in the east and the far western reaches of the DRC, is second only to the Amazon rainforest in size.
—Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
These creatures thrive in dense, tropical rainforests but can also be found in grasslands and swamps.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2024
The beautiful beachside city of Quepos is 60 miles from San Jose, and there are plenty of enriching activities and relaxing environments to enjoy — including hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching in Manuel Antonio National Park, and enjoying the remote beaches and lush tropical rainforests.
—Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
The hotel is the steward of over 1,000 acres of precious lowland tropical rainforest so sustainability is key to its ethos.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 15 June 2024
They can be found in forests, savannas, tropical rainforests, scrub forests and mangroves, but most commonly occur near streams and rivers, according to the National Zoo.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 31 May 2024
Ponant's Pearls of the Caribbean Cruise Duration: Eight nights
What to expect: From Martinique's capital of Fort-de-France, the 184-passenger Le Champlain sails to Bequia Island with lively Port Elizabeth, beaches, and the tropical rainforest.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
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Moisture from the tropical rainforests along the Magdalena rises up the mountain valleys and clashes with the colder temperatures at the top, generating rain.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of tropical rainforest was
in 1903
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“Tropical rainforest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical%20rainforest. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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