Atolls Meaning in English

word · lemma: atoll

US

ˈæˌtɑɫ/, /ˈæˌtɔɫ/, /əˈtoʊɫ

A-tahlz, A-tawlz, uh-TOHLZ

UK

ˈætɒlz

AT-olz

Definition

Atolls are ring-shaped coral islands that surround a lagoon, usually found in tropical ocean waters.

Usage & Nuances

Scientific or geographic term, used mainly in discussions about islands, oceans, or climate. Most atolls are in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Often appears in environmental topics.

• Spanish: atolones
• Portuguese (BR): atóis
• Portuguese (PT): atóis
• Chinese (Simplified): 环礁
• Chinese (Traditional): 環礁
• Hindi: एटोल
• Arabic: جزر مرجانية
• Bengali: এটল - প্রবাল দ্বীপপুঞ্জ
• Russian: атоллы
• Japanese: 環礁
• Vietnamese: đảo san hô vòng
• Korean: 환초
• Turkish: atol - mercan adası (halkalı)
• Urdu: ایٹولز - مُرجان کے حلقے نما جزائر
• Indonesian: atol

Example Sentences

Many atolls are found in the Pacific Ocean.

basic

Fish live in the warm waters around atolls.

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People sometimes build homes on atolls.

basic

Tourists love snorkeling in the crystal-clear lagoons inside atolls.

natural

Climate change puts many low-lying atolls at risk from rising sea levels.

natural

Some of the world’s smallest countries are made up entirely of atolls.

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