Synonyms for

Forests

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

Definition

Forests are large areas of land covered with trees and undergrowth.

Synonyms & similar words

forest timberland afforest woods wood timber woodland woodlands jungles groves timberlands woods rainforests thickets copse bush plantation wildwood bosk cover timbers weald woodlot wood greenwood timber

Synonyms by register

Formal

woodland arboretum grove

Informal

woods trees

Literary

sylvan thicket

Antonyms

clearing desert field grassland plain tundra

Common collocations

  • dense forest
  • ancient forest
  • rainforest
  • boreal forest
  • temperate forest
  • forest floor
  • forest fire
  • forest ranger

Word family

noun forest
adjective forest
adverb forest-like

Usage note

While 'woods' is often used interchangeably with 'forest', 'forest' typically implies a larger, denser area of trees. 'Woodland' can refer to an area with fewer trees than a forest.

Example sentences

  1. Forests are important because they provide oxygen for us to breathe.
  2. The forest is a great place to go on a hike.
  3. The forest was so dense that we got lost.
  4. The animals in the forest are very shy and hard to spot.
  5. The forest is a magical place where fairies and elves live.

Quotes

  • The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness. - John Muir
  • The forest is not a resource for us, it is life itself. - Indigenous saying
  • The forest is a peculiar organism of unlimited kindness and benevolence that makes no demands for its sustenance and extends generously the products of its life and activity; it affords protection to all beings. - Buddhist Sutra

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