Synonyms for

Rainforest

Verb / ˈraɪˌnfɔ:rʌst / Another word for rainforest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A dense forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain.

Synonyms & similar words

rainforest jungle thickets woodland bush timberland wilderness undergrowth forests wood grove coppice woodlot brush shrubbery copse bushland

Synonyms by register

Formal

tropical forest selva humid forest

Informal

jungle

Literary

emerald canopy verdant realm

Antonyms

desert tundra savanna plain steppe arid land

Common collocations

  • tropical rainforest
  • temperate rainforest
  • rainforest canopy
  • rainforest ecosystem
  • rainforest destruction
  • rainforest conservation
  • rainforest floor
  • rainforest climate

Word family

noun rainforest
adjective rainforested

Usage note

While 'jungle' is often used informally, 'rainforest' is the more precise and widely accepted term in scientific and ecological contexts. 'Jungle' can sometimes imply a dense, tangled undergrowth, which is not always characteristic of all rainforest types.

Example sentences

  1. The rainforest is home to many different species of plants and animals.
  2. I learned about the rainforest in school today.
  3. We need to protect the rainforest from deforestation.
  4. The rainforest is an important part of the earth's ecosystem.
  5. The rainforest is a beautiful and fascinating place to explore.

Quotes

  • The rainforest is the world's largest pharmacy, but we're going in and burning it down before we even know what's there.
  • The rainforest has always been a source of wonder, mystery, and awe.
  • The rainforest is a symbol of life and abundance, but also of fragility and vulnerability.

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