Forrest

American  

[fawr-ist, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪst, ˈfɒr- /

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.

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Forrest British  

/ ˈfɒrɪst /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Jackie Forrest, executive director at Arc Energy Institute, told Barron’s at the energy conference that there is a “good chance” Canadian LNG companies will score long-term contracts this year with new customers.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Danielle Forrest, another Trump appointee, signed onto a separate opinion by Judge John Owens that states: “Regarding the dissenting opinion of Judge VanDyke: We are better than this.”

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

His low cross for fellow substitute Benjamin Nygren's winner was the Scotland winger's first league assist of the season, but Forrest has now created six chances in his last five appearances off the bench.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“We love this idea that a group of people can get together and do things they wouldn’t be able to do on their own,” said co-owner Vida Forrest y Salazar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

When I got to the pink house a half hour later, I saw August, June, Rosaleen, Neil, and Clayton Forrest gathered in the long shadows near the hydrangeas.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd