rainforest

UK
/ˈreɪnˌfɔːrɪst/
US
/ˈreɪnˌfɔrɪst/

Translations

rainforestnoun
rainforests
pl
UK
/ˈreɪnˌfɔːrɪst/
US
/ˈreɪnˌfɔrɪst/
тропический лес
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast number of species.
Тропический лес Амазонки является домом для огромного количества видов.
дождевой лес
Many rainforests are being destroyed due to deforestation.
Многие дождевые леса уничтожаются из-за вырубки лесов.
Synonyms
humid forest
biodiverse forest
tropical forest
rainforestadjective
UK
/ˈreɪnˌfɒrɪst/
US
/ˈreɪnˌfɔːrɪst/
Attributive use of the noun; not normally gradable.

Definitions

rainforestnoun
A dense forest with high annual rainfall, either tropical or temperate, usually featuring a multi-layered canopy of vegetation.
Temperate rainforests along the Pacific coast receive over 200 centimeters of rain each year.
An ecosystem characterized by high levels of biodiversity and a closed canopy of trees.
Scientists are studying the rainforest to understand its complex ecosystem and the impact of climate change.
rainforestadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a rainforest.
The conservation group focuses on rainforest species threatened by habitat loss.