B2nounenvironmentnature
US/ˈmæŋ.ɡroʊv/
UK/ˈmæŋ.ɡrəʊv/
a tropical tree that grows in salty water along the coast, with roots above the water
In context
Mangroves protect the coast from storms and strong waves.
Many fish and crabs breed among the roots of the mangrove.
Shrimp farms have destroyed large areas of mangrove forest in Southeast Asia.
Words that go with mangrove
noun + noun
- mangrove forestThe mangrove forest is home to hundreds of bird species.
- mangrove swampThey traveled by boat through the mangrove swamp.
- mangrove ecosystemClimate change threatens the whole mangrove ecosystem.
- mangrove restorationMangrove restoration projects have started along the Mekong Delta.
- mangrove rootsYoung fish hide among the mangrove roots.
verb + noun
- plant mangrovesVillagers plant mangroves to stop the soil from washing away.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a mangroves forestCorrect: a mangrove forest