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Mangrove Forest

noun
ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Meaning

A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.

Example Sentences

Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.

Synonyms

coastal forest, tidal forest, saltwater forest, estuarine forest, brackish forest, wetland forest

Antonyms

desert, arid land, dry forest, inland forest, freshwater forest, grassland

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