barrier reef

bar·ri·er reef

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bar-ee-er reef]
- /ˈbær i ər rif/
- /ˈbæriə(r) riːf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bar-ee-er reef]
- /ˈbær i ər rif/

Definitions of barrier reef words

noun barrier reef a long narrow coral reef near and lying parallel to the shore, separated from it by deep water 3
noun barrier reef a long coral reef that is parallel to the shoreline, separated from the shore by a deep, wide lagoon 3
noun barrier reef a coral reef parallel to the coast of Queensland, in NE Australia. 1250 miles (2010 km) long. 1
noun barrier reef coral ridge around a coastline 1
noun barrier reef (nautical) A name given to reefs separated from the adjacent coast by a channel or lagoon. 0

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Origin of barrier reef

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805

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Parts of speech for Barrier reef

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barrier reef popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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