forester

noun

for·​est·​er ˈfȯr-ə-stər How to pronounce forester (audio)
ˈfär-
Synonyms of foresternext
1
: a person trained in forestry
2
: an inhabitant of a forest
3
: any of various noctuid woodland moths (subfamily Agaristinae)
4
Forester : a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order

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And the syndrome now threatens farmers, ranchers, hunters, and foresters across the South and the Midwest. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 With the fires spread out across the state, emergency response teams could use more personnel, said state forester Jamie Barnes. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 27 June 2026 The latest development came shortly after a forester uncovered the remains while marking trees in the area. — Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 The most effective messengers are not grassroots activists or rising politicians but farmers, wildland firefighters, fishermen, cowboys, hunters, game wardens and foresters. — Nadia Gill, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forester

Word History

Etymology

Middle English forster, forester, from Anglo-French forester, from forest

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of forester was in the 14th century

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forester

noun
for·​est·​er ˈfȯr-ə-stər How to pronounce forester (audio)
ˈfär-
: a person who practices or is trained in forestry

Biographical Definition

Forester

biographical name

For·​es·​ter ˈfȯr-ə-stər How to pronounce Forester (audio)
ˈfär-
C(ecil) S(cott) 1899–1966 British writer

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