coral

[ˈkɒrəl]

coral Definition

• 1. a hard, stony substance formed by the skeletons of small sea animals called polyps, often used in jewelry and decoration
• 2. a pinkish-yellow colour

Using coral: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She wore a necklace made of coral.

• Example

  The walls were painted in a soft coral shade.

• Example

  The coral reefs are home to many different species of fish.

coral Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for coral

• peach
• salmon
• pinkish-yellow

Phrases with coral

• coral reef

  a ridge of rock in the sea formed by the growth and deposit of coral

  Example

  The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.

• coral snake

  a venomous snake with distinctive red, yellow, and black bands

  Example

  The coral snake is one of the most venomous snakes in North America.

• coral island

  an island formed by the accumulation of coral

  Example

  The Maldives is a chain of coral islands in the Indian Ocean.

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Summary: coral in Brief

Coral [ˈkɒrəl] is a hard, stony substance formed by the skeletons of small sea animals called polyps. It is often used in jewelry and decoration, and also refers to a pinkish-yellow color. Coral can be found in coral reefs, which are ridges of rock formed by coral growth, and in coral islands, which are formed by the accumulation of coral.