forester

noun

for·​est·​er ˈfȯr-ə-stər How to pronounce forester (audio)
ˈfär-
Synonyms of foresternext
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

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In neighborhoods stretching from Boulder to Castle Rock, Subaru Outbacks and Foresters are practically woven into the mountain air itself. Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 The latest development came shortly after a forester uncovered the remains while marking trees in the area. Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 Michelle Danielson, the senior Florida Forest Services forester representing the Everglades district, told the Sun Sentinel that no communities are currently under evacuation warnings or orders. Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026 The most effective messengers are not grassroots activists or rising politicians but farmers, wildland firefighters, fishermen, cowboys, hunters, game wardens and foresters. Nadia Gill, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forester

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of forester was in the 14th century

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“Forester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forester. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

forester

noun
for·​est·​er ˈfȯr-ə-stər How to pronounce forester (audio)
ˈfär-
: a person who practices or is trained in forestry

Biographical Definition

Forester

biographical name

For·​es·​ter ˈfȯr-ə-stər How to pronounce Forester (audio)
ˈfär-
C(ecil) S(cott) 1899–1966 British writer

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