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coral

/ˈkɒɹəl/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a hard, colorful substance found in the ocean, made by small sea animals.

When to Use

✈️Travel English📰News & Media📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

“We went snorkeling and saw beautiful coral reefs.”

“Coral reefs are home to many different kinds of fish.”

▶Full Definition

A hard substance made of the limestone skeletons of marine polyps.

Related Words

Synonyms:
reef
Word Family:
coralcorals