Synonyms for
Reefs
Definition
A reef is a strip or ridge of rocks, sand, or coral that rises to or near the surface of a body of water.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- coral reef
- barrier reef
- fringing reef
- rocky reef
- offshore reef
- shallow reef
- shipwreck reef
Word family
Usage note
While 'reef' can refer to any submerged ridge, it is most commonly associated with coral formations in tropical waters. 'Re-reef' is a technical term used in sailing.
Example sentences
- The boat hit a reef and got stuck.
- The diver saw a lot of fish swimming around the coral reef.
- The waves crashed against the rocky reef.
- The map showed the location of the underwater reef.
- The snorkeler saw a school of colorful fish near the reef.
Quotes
The ocean is a wilderness reaching round the globe, wilder than a Bengal jungle, and fuller of monsters, washing the very wharves of our cities and the gardens of our sea-side residences. (H. P. Lovecraft)
The voice of the sea speaks to the soul. (Kate Chopin)
We know that when people are safe in their homes, they are free to pursue their dream for a brighter economic future for themselves and their families. (George E. Pataki)