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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The Copleys worked with a forester to develop a management plan, which included a goal of installing a trail system to improve access for maintenance and harvesting of timber. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 State foresters provide regular updates throughout the season, documenting how color is progressing across Pennsylvania. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 When all was said and done, foresters removed roughly 500 very small trees and 100 significant trees per acre, leaving an open forest of older, established ponderosa pines. — Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026 Chestnut lovers, foresters and scientists – many under the umbrella of the American Chestnut Foundation – have been working for about a century to bring the trees back. — Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forester. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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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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