coral reef

noun

Synonyms of coral reefnext
: a long line of coral that lies in warm, shallow water

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Seagrass will never have the instant visual pull of coral reefs or whale encounters. Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 The 38-year-old man had been spearfishing with friends when he was attacked on a coral reef off Rottnest Island near Australia's southwest coast, Western Australia Police Sergeant Michael Wear said. CBS News, 18 May 2026 The 11-villa resort has no TVs or desks in the villas and offers private verandas, canoe rides over coral reefs, sailing excursions and scuba diving. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026 The 11-villa property has no TVs or desks in the villas, but offers canoe rides over coral reefs, sailing excursions and scuba diving. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for coral reef

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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coral%20reef. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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coral reef

noun
: a reef made up of corals, other organic substances, and limestone

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