Forest

/ˈfɔːrɪst/

noun

A large area of land covered with a lot of trees, plants, and underbrush.

We're planning a hike in the forest this weekend.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use 'forest' when describing vast natural landscapes with dense tree growth.

The forest stretched for miles, a sea of green.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Forest' can specify types of trees, like 'rain' for tropical or 'deciduous' for leaf-shedding trees.

The deciduous forest turns vibrant colors in the fall.

Pro Tip 3/3

'Forest' sometimes implies mystery or adventure in stories and folktales.

Legends spoke of an enchanted forest filled with mystical creatures.

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