Rainforest Definition

rānfôrist, rānfärist
rainforests
noun
rainforests
A dense, evergreen forest, often, specif., one in a tropical region, having abundant rainfall throughout the year.
Webster's New World
A dense evergreen forest with a minimum annual rainfall of approximately 180 centimeters (71 inches). Rainforests are found chiefly in the tropics but also occur in temperate regions, where the rainfall amount is somewhat lower.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • rain-forest

Other Word Forms of Rainforest

Noun

Singular:
rainforest
Plural:
rainforests

Origin of Rainforest

Find Similar Words

Find similar words to rainforest using the buttons below.

Words Starting With

Words Ending With

Unscrambles

rainforest