Forest: meaning, definitions and examples

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forest

[ ˈfɒrɪst ]

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natural habitat

A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

Synonyms

jungle, rainforest, woodland

Examples of usage

He enjoyed taking long walks in the forest.
The forest was home to a variety of wildlife.
The forest was dense and difficult to navigate.

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organized group

A large number or variety of anything.

Synonyms

cluster, maze, thicket

Examples of usage

A forest of microphones surrounded the speaker.
A forest of flags lined the parade route.

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covering or decorating

Cover or provide with a forest or trees.

Synonyms

adorn, decorate, embellish

Examples of usage

The walls were forested with ivy.
The table was forested with candles.

Translations

Translations of the word "forest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 floresta

🇮🇳 जंगल

🇩🇪 Wald

🇮🇩 hutan

🇺🇦 ліс

🇵🇱 las

🇯🇵 森 (もり)

🇫🇷 forêt

🇪🇸 bosque

🇹🇷 orman

🇰🇷 숲 (sup)

🇸🇦 غابة

🇨🇿 les

🇸🇰 les

🇨🇳 森林 (sēnlín)

🇸🇮 gozd

🇮🇸 skógur

🇰🇿 орман

🇬🇪 ტყე

🇦🇿 meşə

🇲🇽 bosque

Word origin

The word 'forest' originated from the Old French word 'forest', which came from the Latin word 'foris', meaning 'outside'. The term originally referred to a large area of land covered with trees for hunting. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any large area covered with trees and undergrowth. Forests play a crucial role in the ecosystem by providing habitat for wildlife, regulating the climate, and producing oxygen.