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

Why? Understanding The EU Nature Credits Framework The EU’s nature credits roadmap creates quantifiable biodiversity certification units that reward those who actively contribute to ecosystem restoration and conservation, including farmers, foresters, fishers, landowners and local communities. —Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

The count of nine terminations does not include at least two foresters who were laid off, only to be reinstated when the agency determined their roles were essential, a union representative with the National Federation of Federal Employees said. —Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

The city’s foresters prioritize high-health, high-threat forests. —Robert Sullivan, Curbed, 9 June 2025

For knowledgeable foresters, the first step is to evaluate the situation with the purpose of removing dead or tertiary growth. —Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025

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