Word FOREST: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

forest

🇺🇸 [ˈfɔːrɪst]

Meanings

A forest is a large area of land covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth. It is an ecosystem that is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Forests play a crucial role in regulating climate and providing resources.

Examples

• The forest was filled with the sounds of birds and rustling leaves.
• We went on a hike through the dense forest.
• The forest fires have caused serious environmental damage.

Synonyms

wood • jungle • grove

Antonyms

desert • wasteland • barren