rainforest
noun
a tropical forest, usually of tall, densely growing, broad-leaved evergreen trees in an area of high annual rainfall.
rainforests
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pluralof rainforest.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The peace lily, native to the rainforests of Colombia, will "grow perfectly well indoors all year round" but should be kept in warm conditions with low levels of light.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
A Gaboon viper — a highly venomous snake native to the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa — was on the loose in a Santa Ana neighborhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Though it was always grittier than the beaches and rainforests that draw millions of tourists, residents said that until the past few years it felt like a relatively safe place to live.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
In the rainforests of South America and Southeast Asia, they became specialized hunting companions capable of following prey through thick vegetation and moving across difficult terrain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
To the north, the hills and rainforests of Lynn Canyon Park snaked between the subdivisions of North Vancouver until they gave way to the wilderness.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
