coral

Intermediate

/ˈkɔːr.əl/

noun
a substance like rock formed in the sea by groups of particular types of small animal, or the small creature that forms this substance

coral in a sentence

  • “The island is encircled by a coral reef.”
  • “The reef is home to more than 1500 species of marine life and 400 species of coral.”
  • “Cold-water corals grow slowly and form fragile three-dimensional lace-work structures.”
  • “a coral bracelet / necklace”

What does “coral” mean?

coral (noun) means a substance like rock formed in the sea by groups of particular types of small animal, or the small creature that forms this substance. It is pronounced /ˈkɔːr.əl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "coral" mean?
coral (noun) means: a substance like rock formed in the sea by groups of particular types of small animal, or the small creature that forms this substance
How do you pronounce "coral"?
"coral" is pronounced /ˈkɔːr.əl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "coral" in a sentence?
Here is "coral" used in a sentence: The island is encircled by a coral reef.

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