mangrove
/ˈmæŋɡɹəʊv/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a tree that grows in water near the coast in hot countries.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📰News & Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“We took a boat tour through the mangrove forest.”
“Mangroves help protect the coast from big storms.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Any of various tropical evergreen trees or shrubs that grow in shallow coastal water.
Related Words
Synonyms:
swamp treecoastal tree
Word Family:
mangrovesmangrove forestmangrove swamp