English · Nature & Environment
forest
/ˈfɒr.ɪst/
[/ˈfɒr.ɪst/]
large wooded area
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large area of land thickly covered with trees.
Example
They walked deep into the forest, where the tall trees blocked out almost all the sunlight.
They walked deep into the forest, where the tall trees blocked out almost all the sunlight.
Etymology
From Old French 'forest', from Medieval Latin 'forestis' (an unfenced wood).
How & Where It’s Used
A common nature word, larger than a wood.