Definition of forest
- n. - An extensive wood; a large tract of land covered with
trees; in the United States, a wood of native growth, or a tract of
woodland which has never been cultivated.
- n. - A large extent or precinct of country, generally waste and
woody, belonging to the sovereign, set apart for the keeping of game
for his use, not inclosed, but distinguished by certain limits, and
protected by certain laws, courts, and officers of its own.
- a. - Of or pertaining to a forest; sylvan.
- v. t. - To cover with trees or wood.