rainforest
noun
rain·for·est
ˈrān-ˌfȯr-əst 
-ˌfär-
variants
or less commonly rain forest
plural rainforests also rain forests
1
: a tropical woodland with an annual rainfall of at least 100 inches (254 centimeters) and marked by lofty broad-leaved evergreen trees forming a continuous canopy
called also tropical rainforest
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In addition to tropical varieties of all kinds (bromeliads, hibiscus, bananas, bird-of-paradise), Leu is home to one of the state’s largest formal rose gardens, a tropical steam garden (similar to a rainforest), a collection of fruit trees, a camellia collection, and so much more.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Located in the western reaches of Central Africa, this sprawling nation boasts vast swathes of rainforest alongside expert tour companies, with Kamba African Rainforest Adventures in place to craft an unforgettable itinerary for wildlife lovers.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The territory consists of dense rainforest and mountainous terrain that stretches from the Caribbean coast almost across the country to the Pacific Ocean.
—Adam Williams, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the rainforest and, to the west, Tamarindo Bay.
—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Spider monkeys are native to the upper layers and canopies of Central and South American rainforests.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
Guests can lounge on volcanic beaches, bliss out with a seaweed wrap at the on-site spa, bop into Rodney Bay, or head out on adventurous excursions to zip-line through the rainforest or snorkel the reefs.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Panama’s Minister of Environment, Juan Carlos Navarro, explained his country is carbon-negative because its rainforests absorb more CO2 than its economy emits.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Low Humidity Peace lilies are native to rainforests with moist air.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Located in the western reaches of Central Africa, this sprawling nation boasts vast swathes of rainforest alongside expert tour companies, with Kamba African Rainforest Adventures in place to craft an unforgettable itinerary for wildlife lovers.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The territory consists of dense rainforest and mountainous terrain that stretches from the Caribbean coast almost across the country to the Pacific Ocean.
—Adam Williams, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the rainforest and, to the west, Tamarindo Bay.
—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Spider monkeys are native to the upper layers and canopies of Central and South American rainforests.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
Guests can lounge on volcanic beaches, bliss out with a seaweed wrap at the on-site spa, bop into Rodney Bay, or head out on adventurous excursions to zip-line through the rainforest or snorkel the reefs.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Panama’s Minister of Environment, Juan Carlos Navarro, explained his country is carbon-negative because its rainforests absorb more CO2 than its economy emits.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Low Humidity Peace lilies are native to rainforests with moist air.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Rainforest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainforest. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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