national forest

noun

: a usually forested area of considerable extent that is preserved by government decree from private exploitation and is harvested only under supervision

Examples of national forest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The country has over 150 national forests across 40 states to choose from, with most experiencing their seasonal hue changes between mid-September and early November, depending on the year. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

His establishment of national forests and monuments, along with progressive reforms, created institutional legacies that continue protecting America’s natural heritage more than a century later. — Stewart McLaurin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

After organizations like Los Padres ForestWatch pushed back on the plan through the environmental review process, the national forest ultimately scaled the proposal down to about 22,000 acres this July. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Camping in national forests this summer has been a challenge between fire restrictions and the lack of water. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for national forest

• aorist
• deforest
• rainforest
• chorused
• sorest