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

Forester : a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order

Examples of forester in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Professional foresters and scientists concluded treatments would reduce wildfire risk. — Chris Edwards, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026

The school’s soccer teams have also excelled in recent years, with the women Foresters going undefeated in their conference for the last three years and finishing last season with a 21-1 overall record. — Andis Robeznieks, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

The Copleys worked with a forester to develop a management plan, which included a goal of installing a trail system to improve access for maintenance and harvesting of timber. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

State foresters provide regular updates throughout the season, documenting how color is progressing across Pennsylvania. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for forester

• chorister

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