Forrest

[ fawr-ist, for- ]

/ ˈfɔr ɪst, ˈfɒr- /

noun

Edwin,1806–72, U.S. actor.

John, 1st Baron,1847–1918, Australian explorer and statesman.

Nathan Bedford,1821–77, Confederate cavalry general in the U.S. Civil War.

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for forrest

Forrest Gump was about as crimson as they come, and America loved the bejesus out of him.
Let Us Now Praise Famous Rednecks and Their Unjustly Unsung Kin|Allison Glock|August 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the U.S., however, it was only the second-highest grossing film, behind Forrest Gump.
‘The Lion King’ Turns 20: Every Crazy, Weird Fact About the Disney Classic|Kevin Fallon|June 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dealing with his case appropriately is a “test for our society,” said Dr. Forrest.
Don’t Blame Asperger’s for Massacres|Janelle Dumalaon|May 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A builder by profession, he quickly became something of a Forrest Gump of budgetary doom.
Powerbroker Richard Ravitch Thinks New York Might Be Doomed|Josh Robin|April 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Like Forrest Gump, South Beach Market prepares their fresh seafood in just about every way possible.
Become a Fried Seafood Believer at South Beach Market|Jane & Michael Stern|April 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Beyond a shave and a hair-cut, Forrest and I fought shy of public places.
The Outlet|Andy Adams
Forrest gained his feet and faced her across the broad, flat top of the instrument.
The Little Lady of the Big House|Jack London
From this moment Forrest moves on and upward with the stride of a demigod.
The Brothers' War|John Calvin Reed
Greatly disgusted, Forrest withdrew, deluding himself with the belief that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8)|Various
Under Forrest's direction the 9th and 10th were spent in tearing up railroad track encased in snow and sleet, terribly cold work.
Under the Stars and Bars|Walter A. Clark

British Dictionary definitions for forrest

Forrest

/ (ˈfɒrɪst) /

noun

John, 1st Baron Forrest 1847–1918, Australian statesman and explorer; first premier of Western Australia (1890–1901)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012