a hard substance formed by tiny sea creatures that builds up into reefs in tropical oceans
noun
Examples:
• The divers swam above a colorful coral reef teeming with fish.
• Rising ocean temperatures have caused widespread coral bleaching around the world.
a pinkish-orange color like that of coral
noun
Examples:
• She chose a warm coral for the accent wall in her bedroom.
• The bridesmaid dresses were a soft coral that complemented the summer setting.
of a pinkish-orange color like that of coral
adjective
Examples:
• She painted her nails coral for the summer.
• The sunset cast a coral glow over the horizon.