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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This behavior is similar to what is seen in ants who are infected by fungi from the genus Ophiocordyceps in the Brazilian rainforest.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
As a whole, the island boasts soaring mountain ranges, the third-largest rainforest worldwide, and pristine beaches lapped by crystal-clear waters.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2025
Rangers navigate the rugged rainforest roads on motorbikes, but in Kenny’s truck, the going was slow.
—Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
For the curious traveler contemplating a trip to Panama — also home to rainforests, deserts, volcanoes and more than 1,600 islands — here’s CNN Travel’s guide to how to visit the canal.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Costa Rica In this rainforest terrain, families can explore the tropics, learn about biodiversity, and relax on charming beaches.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
Snuggled between lush rainforests and the cerulean Flores Sea sits Labuan Bajo, a welcoming fishing town on enchanting Flores Island.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The Global South comprises mainly rainforest nations.
—Ken Silverstein, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
In addition to tropical varieties of all kinds (bromeliads, hibiscus, bananas, bird-of-paradise), Leu is home to one of the state’s largest formal rose gardens, a tropical steam garden (similar to a rainforest), a collection of fruit trees, a camellia collection, and so much more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
As a whole, the island boasts soaring mountain ranges, the third-largest rainforest worldwide, and pristine beaches lapped by crystal-clear waters.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2025
Rangers navigate the rugged rainforest roads on motorbikes, but in Kenny’s truck, the going was slow.
—Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
For the curious traveler contemplating a trip to Panama — also home to rainforests, deserts, volcanoes and more than 1,600 islands — here’s CNN Travel’s guide to how to visit the canal.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Costa Rica In this rainforest terrain, families can explore the tropics, learn about biodiversity, and relax on charming beaches.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
Snuggled between lush rainforests and the cerulean Flores Sea sits Labuan Bajo, a welcoming fishing town on enchanting Flores Island.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The Global South comprises mainly rainforest nations.
—Ken Silverstein, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
In addition to tropical varieties of all kinds (bromeliads, hibiscus, bananas, bird-of-paradise), Leu is home to one of the state’s largest formal rose gardens, a tropical steam garden (similar to a rainforest), a collection of fruit trees, a camellia collection, and so much more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Rainforest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainforest. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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