forest

The word “forest” has 2 syllables: for-est

It's pronounced as /ˈfɔː.rɪst/


What is synonym and antonym for forest?

In the thesaurus, “forest” has 30 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for forest along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for forest

  • arboretum
  • backwoods
  • brake
  • brushwood
  • chaparral
  • chase
  • clump
  • coppice
  • copse
  • cover
  • covert
  • forestland
  • greenwood
  • grove
  • growth
  • jungle
  • park
  • plantation
  • scrubland
  • shelter
  • stand
  • thicket
  • timber
  • timberland
  • weald
  • wildwood
  • wood
  • woodland
  • woodlot
  • woods

Meanings of forest

  • noun
    1. A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.
    2. Any dense collection or amount.
    3. A defined area of land set aside in England as royal hunting ground or for other privileged use; all such areas.
    4. A graph with no cycles; i.e., a graph made up of trees.
    5. A group of domains that are managed as a unit.
    6. The colour forest green.
  • verb
    1. To cover an area with trees.

Example Sentences

  • The hikers spent the day exploring the dense forest.
  • Many animals live in the forest, from deer to birds and insects.
  • They went camping deep in the forest to escape the noise of the city.
  • The forest was full of vibrant colors as autumn arrived.
  • The sound of rustling leaves filled the forest as the wind blew through the trees.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms or another words to forest, such as: arboretum, backwoods, brake, brushwood, chaparral, chase, clump.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • grove
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  • jungle
  • scrub
  • scrubland
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  • wildwood
  • wood
  • woodland
  • woodlot

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