Synonyms for

Coral

Verb / ˈkɔ:rʌl / Another word for coral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a hard substance formed in the sea by the skeletons of tiny creatures, often used in jewelry or for decoration

Synonyms & similar words

preciouscoral redcoral reef shell marine oceanic underwater aquatic seashell crustacean invertebrate sponge mollusk seaweed anemone urchin starfish jellyfish plankton alga sealife aquarium

Synonyms by register

Formal

reef calcareous deposit

Informal

rock stone

Literary

sea-flower ocean bloom

Antonyms

barren desolate lifeless rocky sandy sterile

Common collocations

  • coral reef
  • coral bleaching
  • branching coral
  • brain coral
  • red coral
  • coral snake
  • coral island
  • living coral

Word family

noun coral
adjective coralline

Usage note

Coral can refer to the marine invertebrates themselves or the calcium carbonate structures they build. 'Coral' as a color is a pinkish-orange hue.

Example sentences

  1. The coral reef is home to many colorful fish.
  2. She picked up a small piece of pink coral on the beach.
  3. The aquarium had a display of different types of coral.
  4. The diver found a hidden coral cave in the ocean.
  5. The beach was filled with shells and bits of coral.

Quotes

  • "The beauty of the ocean is not just in the color of the water or the shape of the waves, but in the intricate details of the coral and the creatures that call it home."
  • "Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea, home to a diverse array of life and essential to the health of our planet."
  • "Like coral in the ocean, we are all connected and rely on one another to thrive."

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