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Meaning of forest
A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth
Etymology of forest
The word "forest" comes from the Old French "forest", which is derived from the Latin "forestis", meaning "of or belonging to the forest" or "wild, uncultivated"
Historically, the term "forest" referred to a royal hunting reserve, which was an area of land set aside for the king's hunting and was subject to special laws and regulations
Synonyms
woodland
woods
jungle
timberland
bush
brush
thicket
grove
copse
coppice
forestland
treeland
timber
wildwood
wilderness
backwoods
boonies
sticks
shrubland
scrubland
heath
moor
moorland
parkland
woodland area
wooded area
forested area
timberlands
woodlands
jungles
wilds
bushland
brushland
thickets
groves
copses
coppices
Definitions
- A large area of land dominated by trees and other woody vegetation
- * An area of land managed for the production of timber and other forest products
- * A habitat for a wide range of plants and animals
Usage Examples
- The hikers got lost in the forest and had to spend the night under the stars
- * The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, birds, and squirrels
- * The company is planning to harvest timber from the forest, but environmentalists are opposing the plan