often attributive
1
: a dense growth of trees and underbrush covering a large tract
A fire destroyed acres of forest.
forests of pine and mahogany
2
: a tract of wooded land in England formerly owned by the sovereign and used for game
3
: something resembling a forest especially in profusion or lushness
a forest of microphones
a kelp forest
a forest of skyscrapers
forested; foresting; forests
: to cover with trees or forest
land densely forested with firs
Synonyms
Examples of forest in a Sentence
Noun
Fires destroyed acres of forest.
the endless forest that the first European settlers encountered
Recent Examples on the Web
Solcyré Burga, TIME, 21 Apr. 2024
Its towering mountains and lush forests make for a once-in-a-lifetime hiking experience.
—David Unsworth, Fox News, 20 Apr. 2024
Many are drawn to the area's scenic outdoor activities, as Sedona is surrounded by pine forests and trails along its outskirts wind through enormous red rock buttes and canyons.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024
Eisenberg, 40, stars in the upcoming Sasquatch Sunset, a film directed by David Zellner and Nathan Zellner about a family of sasquatches who go on a year-long journey across North America's forests.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Under the undergrowth of the forest, Ościak discovered the head of a copper battle ax.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Imagine our forests, plains and wetlands thriving once again, with ecosystems restored and wildlife populations rebounding.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
When the weather gets warmer, the toads begin their mating season and move from the forests to the eastern shore of the Sestroretsk Reservoir to lay eggs before returning to the forest again, about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) north of St. Petersburg.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024
The 1-hectare (about 2.5-acre) property is forested and contains two ponds.
—Lauren Beale, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Aspen forests shimmer in gold in mid-October, but the snows that can close U.S. Route 550 for days started falling before Halloween.
—Jonathan Weisman Benjamin Rasmussen, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
Another nearly rainless summer had left the Sierra Nevada forests desert dry, and the National Weather Service had issued a Red Flag warning for strong winds and low humidity.
—John Riha, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2023
Scenic designer Nadir Bey’s set, forested with security-style floodlights, adds to the intensity.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
One of the likely reasons some parts of the community still don't have access to broadband is the terrain, which can be rocky and heavily forested.
—Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2023
The spongy moth is currently the most prevalent invasive problem in Wisconsin forests
The spongy moth, McNee said, is currently the biggest invasive problem for Wisconsin's trees.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2023
The ascent up its conical face promised to be an immersion into Guatemala’s natural order, taking us through an array of ecosystems, from farmland to cloud and alpine forests to the volcanic crater.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2023
Noun
Tens of millions of trees have been planted on Earth Day
Some 18 million acres of forest are lost every year due to deforestation, per the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 21 Apr. 2024
Its towering mountains and lush forests make for a once-in-a-lifetime hiking experience.
—David Unsworth, Fox News, 20 Apr. 2024
Many are drawn to the area's scenic outdoor activities, as Sedona is surrounded by pine forests and trails along its outskirts wind through enormous red rock buttes and canyons.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2024
Eisenberg, 40, stars in the upcoming Sasquatch Sunset, a film directed by David Zellner and Nathan Zellner about a family of sasquatches who go on a year-long journey across North America's forests.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Under the undergrowth of the forest, Ościak discovered the head of a copper battle ax.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Imagine our forests, plains and wetlands thriving once again, with ecosystems restored and wildlife populations rebounding.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
When the weather gets warmer, the toads begin their mating season and move from the forests to the eastern shore of the Sestroretsk Reservoir to lay eggs before returning to the forest again, about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) north of St. Petersburg.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Verb
Bhutan is more than 70 percent forested and is the first carbon-negative country in the world, making hikes and wildlife spotting a part of daily life.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024
The 1-hectare (about 2.5-acre) property is forested and contains two ponds.
—Lauren Beale, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Aspen forests shimmer in gold in mid-October, but the snows that can close U.S. Route 550 for days started falling before Halloween.
—Jonathan Weisman Benjamin Rasmussen, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
Another nearly rainless summer had left the Sierra Nevada forests desert dry, and the National Weather Service had issued a Red Flag warning for strong winds and low humidity.
—John Riha, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2023
Scenic designer Nadir Bey’s set, forested with security-style floodlights, adds to the intensity.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
One of the likely reasons some parts of the community still don't have access to broadband is the terrain, which can be rocky and heavily forested.
—Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2023
The spongy moth is currently the most prevalent invasive problem in Wisconsin forests
The spongy moth, McNee said, is currently the biggest invasive problem for Wisconsin's trees.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2023
The ascent up its conical face promised to be an immersion into Guatemala’s natural order, taking us through an array of ecosystems, from farmland to cloud and alpine forests to the volcanic crater.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2023
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“Forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forest. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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