Synonyms for

Forest

Verb / ˈfɔ:rʌst / / ˈfɔ:rɪst / Another word for forest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an area with many trees and plants, often used for recreation or as a habitat for wildlife

Synonyms & similar words

woodland afforest timber timberland woods wood woodland grove copse thicket jungle rainforest timberland bush wilderness backwoods woods greenwood shrubbery brush coppice arboretum park plantation orchard garden

Synonyms by register

Formal

woodland arboretum grove

Informal

woods trees

Literary

sylvan thicket

Antonyms

clearing field meadow grassland plain desert barren

Common collocations

  • dense forest
  • ancient forest
  • rainforest
  • pine forest
  • forest floor
  • forest fire
  • deep in the forest
  • edge of the forest

Word family

noun forest
adjective forestal

Usage note

While 'woods' is a common informal synonym, 'forest' typically refers to a larger, denser area of trees. 'Forestal' is a less common adjective related to forests.

Example sentences

  1. The forest is home to many animals.
  2. We went camping in the forest.
  3. The forest was filled with beautiful trees.
  4. The forest was so dense, we couldn't see the sky.
  5. The forest is a great place for a hike.

Quotes

  • The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • What is the good of your stars and trees, your sunrise and the wind, if they do not enter into our daily lives? - E. M. Forster
  • The forest is not a resource for us, it is life itself. - Evo Morales

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