tropical rainforest
noun
variants
or less commonly tropical rain forest
plural tropical rainforests also tropical rain forests
Examples of tropical rainforest in a Sentence
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The hotel is the steward of over 1,000 acres of precious lowland tropical rainforest so sustainability is key to its ethos.
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 15 June 2024
They can be found in forests, savannas, tropical rainforests, scrub forests and mangroves, but most commonly occur near streams and rivers, according to the National Zoo.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 31 May 2024
Ponant's Pearls of the Caribbean Cruise Duration: Eight nights
What to expect: From Martinique's capital of Fort-de-France, the 184-passenger Le Champlain sails to Bequia Island with lively Port Elizabeth, beaches, and the tropical rainforest.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
Related article One of the world’s biggest cities may be just months away from running out of water
Moisture from the tropical rainforests along the Magdalena rises up the mountain valleys and clashes with the colder temperatures at the top, generating rain.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
The 15,000-square-foot Tropical Dome houses plants (and animals such as birds, insects, frogs and Koi fish) that would typically be found in tropical rainforests.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
Their natural habitat includes the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia, and the bloom can reach heights of up to 8 feet.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
The National Park of American Samoa stretches over three islands with tropical rainforests, volcanic slopes, pristine beaches and thousands of acres of marine habitat, and it’s interwoven with a rich culture.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
Paved pathways and a free tram tour provide easy access to the beauty of Fairchild’s sprawling gardens, which include a 2-acre outdoor tropical rainforest and several collections of tropical plants.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 15 June 2024
They can be found in forests, savannas, tropical rainforests, scrub forests and mangroves, but most commonly occur near streams and rivers, according to the National Zoo.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 31 May 2024
Ponant's Pearls of the Caribbean Cruise Duration: Eight nights
What to expect: From Martinique's capital of Fort-de-France, the 184-passenger Le Champlain sails to Bequia Island with lively Port Elizabeth, beaches, and the tropical rainforest.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
Related article One of the world’s biggest cities may be just months away from running out of water
Moisture from the tropical rainforests along the Magdalena rises up the mountain valleys and clashes with the colder temperatures at the top, generating rain.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
The 15,000-square-foot Tropical Dome houses plants (and animals such as birds, insects, frogs and Koi fish) that would typically be found in tropical rainforests.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
Their natural habitat includes the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia, and the bloom can reach heights of up to 8 feet.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
The National Park of American Samoa stretches over three islands with tropical rainforests, volcanic slopes, pristine beaches and thousands of acres of marine habitat, and it’s interwoven with a rich culture.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
Paved pathways and a free tram tour provide easy access to the beauty of Fairchild’s sprawling gardens, which include a 2-acre outdoor tropical rainforest and several collections of tropical plants.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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