algae
/ˈæl.dʒiː/
nounal · gae
Remember: **AL** + **GAE** sounds like “**AL** eats **G**reen **E**verywhere” — algae is often green and spreads in water.
Yes, it's algae. The tricky part is the ending: it’s **-gae** (sounds like “jee”), not **-gie** or **-gay**.
Definition
- nounsimple plant-like organisms (often green) that grow in water or in damp places; they can form a slippery coating or “bloom” on ponds, lakes, or oceans
Examples
- “Green algae covered the rocks near the stream, making them slippery.”
- “The scientist studied algae to learn how it produces oxygen in sunlight.”
- “Too much fertilizer can cause algae to grow quickly and turn a lake cloudy.”
Synonyms
seaweedpond scumphytoplanktonkelp
Translations
ES algasPT algasFR algues
Common misspellings
algealgiealgyalgeaalgaialgeialgeaealgæ
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