Synonyms for

Forrest

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

Definition

A forest is a large area covered with trees and plants.

Synonyms & similar words

woods woodland grove copse thicket jungle timberland rainforest thickets wilderness wood woodsman tree greenwood timber bush coppice vegatation brush shrubbery

Synonyms by register

Formal

woodland forestland arboreal region

Informal

woods trees

Literary

grove thicket copse

Antonyms

clearing field meadow plain grassland expanse

Common collocations

  • dense forest
  • ancient forest
  • rain forest
  • pine forest
  • walk through the forest
  • lost in the forest
  • edge of the forest
  • deep in the forest

Word family

noun forest
adjective foresty

Usage note

The word 'forest' refers to a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth. It is generally used as a countable noun when referring to a specific area, e.g., 'the Black Forest'.

Example sentences

  1. I love exploring the woods near my house.
  2. The animals hide in the woodland during the day.
  3. We had a picnic in the grove surrounded by tall trees.
  4. The rabbit found shelter in the small copse.
  5. The dense thicket made it difficult to walk through.

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