1. a hard substance formed by the skeletons of tiny sea animals, often used to make jewelry
2. a small sea animal that lives in colonies and forms coral reefs
3. a pinkish-orange color

1. having a pinkish-orange color

Examples

• The divers explored a beautiful coral reef in the Caribbean.
• She wore a necklace made of polished coral beads.
• The coral polyps build their homes by secreting calcium carbonate.
• Climate change threatens coral ecosystems around the world.
• The sunset painted the sky in shades of coral and gold.
• Her coral lipstick complemented her summer dress perfectly.
• The coral formations provided shelter for many tropical fish.