forest
word
/ˈfɔɹəst/
FOR-ist
/fˈɒɹɪst/
FO-rist
Definition
A large area of land covered with many trees and other plants. Forests are natural environments where many animals and plants live.
Usage & Nuances
'Forest' is the general everyday word. 'Woods' often suggests a smaller forest, and 'jungle' usually refers to a dense tropical area. Common combinations include 'rain forest', 'forest fire', 'forest path', and 'forest ranger'.
Spanish: bosque - selvaPortuguese (BR): floresta - mataPortuguese (PT): floresta - mataChinese (Simplified): 森林Chinese (Traditional): 森林Hindi: जंगल - वनArabic: غابةBengali: বনের - অরণ্যRussian: лесJapanese: 森Vietnamese: rừngKorean: 숲Turkish: ormanUrdu: جنگلIndonesian: hutan
Example Sentences
We walked through the forest in the morning.
basic
Many birds live in this forest.
basic
The river starts in the forest.
basic
We got a little lost on the forest trail, but it was beautiful.
natural
After an hour in the forest, my phone finally lost signal.
natural
You can hear the forest wake up at sunrise.
natural