Meaning of the word forest in English

What does forest mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

forest

US /ˈfɔːr.ɪst/

UK /ˈfɒr.ɪst/

a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth

Example:

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We went for a walk in the forest.

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The wildfire spread rapidly through the dry forest.

Synonym:

wood woods woodland copse grove

to cover an area with trees or to plant trees in an area

Example:

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The organization plans to forest the barren hillsides.

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Efforts are being made to forest areas that have been deforested.

Synonym:

afforest reforest plant trees