forest floor

noun

: the richly organic layer of soil and debris characteristic of forested land

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Joguet’s Chinon Clos de la Dioterie has intense aromas of red raspberry jam, red currant, and a touch of forest floor. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026 Much of the work focused on pulling out English ivy, an invasive vine known for slowly killing trees, and clearing debris that chokes the forest floor. Brian Unger, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026 Such rotting fruit from the forest floor contained higher concentrations of fermenting yeast and alcohol than the fruits hanging from trees. Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026 This balsam and cedar scent transports you to the forest floor. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forest floor

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forest floor was in 1849

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“Forest floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forest%20floor. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

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forest floor

noun
: the upper layer of mixed soil and decayed or decaying organic material typical of forested land
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