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Definition of rainforest

rainforest

/ˈreɪnˌfɔːr.ɪst/
rain · for · est
Plural:rainforests
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• noun

1

A dense, luxuriant forest biome, typically in tropical or temperate regions, characterized by a closed canopy, exceptionally high biodiversity, and heavy, continuous annual rainfall.

Example

"The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species of insects, plants, and birds found nowhere else on Earth."

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• Nearby Words

raincoat
raindrop
rainfall
rainforest
raininess
rainless
rainlily

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1898 as a calque of the German compound 'Regenwald', introduced by the German botanist Andreas Franz Wilhelm Schimper in his pioneering work on plant geography.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rainforest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rainforest
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