Coral Tree

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrəl tri/

Definitions of coral tree

noun a type of tree that produces bright red or pink flowers resembling coral

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful coral tree in the park.

A2 The coral tree in our backyard attracts many birds.

B1 The coral tree is known for its vibrant red flowers.

B2 The coral tree's branches provide shade on hot days.

C1 The coral tree is a popular choice for landscaping in tropical regions.

C2 The coral tree's blossoms create a stunning display of color in the garden.

Examples of coral tree in a Sentence

formal The coral tree in the botanical garden is a sight to behold with its vibrant red flowers.

informal Hey, have you seen the coral tree blooming in the park? It's so pretty!

slang That coral tree is lit, man. The flowers are popping!

figurative The coral tree stood tall and strong, a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of coral tree

• plural: coral trees
• comparative: more coral tree
• superlative: most coral tree
• present tense: coral tree
• future tense: will be coral tree
• perfect tense: has been coral tree
• continuous tense: is being coral tree
• singular: coral tree
• positive degree: coral tree
• infinitive: to coral tree
• gerund: coral treeing
• participle: coral treeing

Origin and Evolution of coral tree

First Known Use: 1760 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'coral tree' originated from the resemblance of the tree's flowers to coral formations.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to trees in the genus Erythrina, the term 'coral tree' has evolved to be more commonly associated with trees in the genus Erythrophleum as well.