forester

noun

for·​est·​er ˈfȯr-ə-stər 

ˈfär-

1

: a person trained in forestry

2

: an inhabitant of a forest

3

: any of various noctuid woodland moths (subfamily Agaristinae)

4

capitalized : a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order

Examples of forester in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the show moves into its second act, the focus shifts away to the forester and his drunken comrades for too long, and the buoyance of the barnyard and forest animals is sorely missed. —Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2024

Many tribal members and foresters are collecting ash seeds in hopes of harvesting them both for future research and rematriation efforts, the latter referring to reuniting them with tribal nations. —Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 13 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English forster, forester, from Anglo-French forester, from forest

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

forester

noun

for·​est·​er ˈfȯr-ə-stər 

ˈfär-

: a person who practices or is trained in forestry

Biographical Definition

Forester

biographical name

For·​es·​ter ˈfȯr-ə-stər 

ˈfär-

C(ecil) S(cott) 1899–1966 British writer