rainforest
nounUK /ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/
US /ˈreɪnfɔːrɪst/
A thick, wet forest where a lot of rain falls and many plants and animals live.
We saw colorful birds and tall trees when we walked through the rainforest.
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2. A dense forest in a region with heavy annual rainfall, often near the equator.
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
3. Any forest ecosystem that receives very high amounts of rain throughout the year.
Temperate rainforests exist along the coast of the Pacific Northwest.
4. A place that feels very wet, crowded, and full of plant life.
After the storm, our backyard turned into a little rainforest.