Definitions

forest

[fawr-ist, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪst, ˈfɒr- /

NOUN

area with a large number of trees

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jungle park thicket timber wood woodland

STRONG

backwoods brake chase clump coppice copse cover covert grove growth shelter stand timberland weald woods

WEAK

wildwood woodlot

Example Sentences

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Inside, the central nave is an engineering wonder that resembles a stone forest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Now, when a fire occurs, it has enough fuel to kill the majority of a forest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

However, as conditions continue to change, the broader forest could lose its ability to store carbon effectively.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Human remains found in a New Mexico forest last month were identified as those of a lab worker who disappeared nearly a year ago.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

They were too cowardly to set foot inside the forest, but their horrible song echoed through his head all year long.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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Stump Speech: Tree Terminology

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