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

One of the most notorious symbols of the Confederacy, Forrest has long been celebrated by Tennessee, his home state.

From Washington Post

In addition to his job leading a team of health-care professionals, Forrest sits on the board of two nonprofits — a homeless shelter and a food pantry — and has been taking care of his 84-year-old mother, who moved in with him during the pandemic.

From Washington Post

I would bear witness, document, report on the referendums on Forrest taking place in four cities.

From Time

There are more monuments to Forrest in his home state of Tennessee than all three of the state’s presidents—Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson and James Polk—combined.

From Time

When I first started writing about Forrest, I conceived of myself as an outside observer.

From Time

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.

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg