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Definition rainforest in British English

rainforest noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈreɪnˌfɒrɪst/
1

a forest in a tropical region of the world where it rains a lot. Rainforests are considered to be important environmental areas and many people want them to be protected by law

Example

areas of rainforest

Example

a campaign to halt the destruction of the rainforest

Definition rainforest in British English