forest

noun

ˈfȯr-əst How to pronounce forest (audio)
Definition of forestnext
as in woodland
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area the endless forest that the first European settlers encountered

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Recent Examples of forest Through the spring and summer the forest in this mountain backcountry had been blessed with abundant rainfall and the wild creatures were busy reaping the berries, seeds and other browse. — Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026 Loggers found the teenagers’ decomposing bodies in the forest, one of them tied to a tree with electrical wire, prosecutors said. — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026 If land was cleared of forest after that date, the EU does not want what grew on it. — Maria Brozman, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 The outpost, nestled within a wellness community called Tri Vananda surrounded by lush forests, will mark the brand’s first foray into Southeast Asia. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest
  1. woodland
  2. forestland
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  • That group and other environmental organizations have also argued the chunk of the Sacramento Valley that could soon be flooded is composed of rich oak woodland habitat occupied by an untold number of wildlife species.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Walk alongside giant ornaments, snowflakes, and sleigh light displays dotting the pier, and get creative with free community craft workshops including edible snowmen, pinecone woodland creatures, paper bag puppets, and more.
    — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of woodland
Noun
  • The only states to best Florida for forestland lost between 1990 and 2017, the period Clark University researchers analyzed, were Georgia, North Carolina and Texas.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The northern end of Florida lost more forestland, and much of it was converted to agricultural land.
    — Alex Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of forestland

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“Forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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