forest
noun
a large tract of land covered with trees and underbrush; woodland.
forests
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pluralof forest.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"This shows that fires not only destroy forests but also deprive animals of shelter and food," Argitoe said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
These days, hikers flock to the island’s mangrove forests and divers to its coral reefs, teeming with turtles and pufferfish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Small plants and fungi had only recently begun spreading across the landscape, while forests and other complex land ecosystems had not yet developed.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
In France, a 2021 climate resilience law was aimed at slowing down development of forests and open rural land.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
He looked down at a landscape of hills and forests, farmland, and a small town.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
