Word of the Day: deforestation - News Summed Up

Word of the Day: deforestation


deforestation \ dē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən \ noun1. the state of being clear of trees 2. the removal of trees_________The word deforestation has appeared in 104 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on May 3 in “A 140-Year-Old Hemlock Was Lost. “I was so struck that this desire for leather goods led to mass deforestation,” Shin said. Daily Word ChallengeCan you correctly use the word deforestation in a sentence? Based on the definition and example provided, write a sentence using today’s Word of the Day and share it as a comment on this article. If you want a better idea of how deforestation can be used in a sentence, read these usage examples on Vocabulary.com.


Source: New York Times May 25, 2021 06:00 UTC



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