Forrest

[ fawr-ist, for- ]

noun

1. Edwin, 1806–72, U.S. actor.
2. John, 1st Baron, 1847–1918, Australian explorer and statesman.
3. Nathan Bedford, 1821–77, Confederate cavalry general in the U.S. Civil War.

Forrest

/ ˈfɒrɪst /

noun

1. ForrestJohn18471918MAustralianPOLITICS: statesmanTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer John , 1st Baron Forrest 1847–1918, Australian statesman and explorer; first premier of Western Australia (1890–1901)

Example Sentences

Forrest Gump was about as crimson as they come, and America loved the bejesus out of him.

From The Daily Beast

In the U.S., however, it was only the second-highest grossing film, behind Forrest Gump.

From The Daily Beast

Dealing with his case appropriately is a “test for our society,” said Dr. Forrest.

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A builder by profession, he quickly became something of a Forrest Gump of budgetary doom.

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Like Forrest Gump, South Beach Market prepares their fresh seafood in just about every way possible.

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As he came to the hill he passed within a few hundred yards of Forrest's men, who were concealed in the woods.

From Project Gutenberg

I had time during the mêlée to take note of the actions of General Forrest, and I observed that a great change had come over him.

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We came right upon General Forrest—I knew him from the newspaper portraits, poor as they were.

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About four o'clock in the afternoon the troopers under General Forrest came in contact with Federals.

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General Forrest turned to an orderly: "Go fetch Grissom here; tell him to come right away."

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