IELTS Anvil

buffer

CEFR: B2

A protective barrier or reserve that softens the destructive impact of external shocks or disturbances.

Synonyms

cushion
bulwark

Common Collocations

buffer zone
financial buffer
act as a buffer

Example Sentence

Dense mangrove forests serve as a natural physical buffer against destructive tidal storm surges.

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