kelp
/kɛlp/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a large brown plant that grows in the ocean, like seaweed.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📰News & Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Kelp forests are home to many fish and sea animals.”
“Some people eat kelp in salads or soups.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Any of several large brown seaweeds (order Laminariales).
Related Words
Synonyms:
seaweedalgae
Word Family:
kelps