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Definition of forest
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
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Examples of forest in a Sentence
Fires destroyed acres of forest.
the endless forest that the first European settlers encountered
Recent Examples of forest from the Web
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Lichaj is a 28-year-old pro who was Forest’s player of the season in 2016-17.
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During Forecastle weekend, the forest will open a field for additional non-standard event camping.
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The green dots indicate the path of the storm, which passed directly over the spot where the forest was discovered.
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Replacing forests and fields with asphalt and roofing prevents rain from naturally filtering into the ground.
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Wild mangos form part of the tropical rain forest canopy of Southeast Asia.
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Live animals may include an iguana, boa constrictor and other rain forest creatures. 10:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave.
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Within 30 years of Twain's visit, that patch of old-growth forest was logged to provide lumber for still-booming Virginia City.
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Portugal called for three days of mourning to be observed for the victims of one of the most deadly forest fires in its recent history.
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Origin and Etymology of forest
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin forestis (silva) unenclosed (woodland), from Latin foris outside — more at forum
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Definition of forest
transitive verb
: to cover with trees or forest land densely forested with firs
Recent Examples of forest from the Web
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Wong and his colleague Gordon Yong, an entomologist at the National University of Singapore, stumbled on the ants’ hideaway in March 2016, while surveying Singapore’s forested Mandai area.
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According to the study’s lead author, Dr. Christine Kihembo, a health ministry epidemiologist, the Kamwenge area had been forested and occupied until the 1960s by hunter-gatherers.
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Origin and Etymology of forest
see 1forest
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FOREST Defined for English Language Learners
forest
playDefinition of forest for English Language Learners
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: a thick growth of trees and bushes that covers a large area
FOREST Defined for Kids
forest
playDefinition of forest for Students
: a growth of trees and underbrush covering a large area
forested
\-əs-təd\ adjectiveLearn More about forest
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