Kelp

Pronunciation: /kɛlp/

Definitions of kelp

noun the plant itself

Example Sentences

A1 Kelp is a type of seaweed that grows in the ocean.

A2 Many marine animals rely on kelp for shelter and food.

B1 Kelp forests provide a habitat for a diverse range of marine species.

B2 The nutrient-rich kelp is commonly used in various cuisines around the world.

C1 Scientists are studying the potential benefits of kelp as a sustainable source of biofuel.

C2 The intricate ecosystem of a kelp forest is a marvel of nature's engineering.

Examples of kelp in a Sentence

formal Kelp is a type of large seaweed that grows in underwater forests.

informal I love snorkeling and seeing all the colorful kelp in the ocean.

slang Dude, check out that massive kelp forest over there!

figurative The kelp of society represents the interconnectedness of all living beings.

Grammatical Forms of kelp

• past tense: kelped
• plural: kelps
• comparative: more kelp
• superlative: most kelp
• present tense: kelps
• future tense: will kelp
• perfect tense: have kelped
• continuous tense: is kelping
• singular: kelp
• positive degree: kelp
• infinitive: to kelp
• gerund: kelping
• participle: kelped

Origin and Evolution of kelp

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'kelp' originated from the Old Norse word 'kelf', which referred to seaweed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'kelp' came to specifically refer to large brown seaweeds found in colder waters, rather than all types of seaweed. It is now commonly used to describe a type of seaweed that grows in underwater forests.