forester

noun

for·​est·​er ˈfȯr-ə-stər 

ˈfär-

1

: a person trained in forestry

2

: an inhabitant of a forest

3

: any of various noctuid woodland moths (subfamily Agaristinae)

4

capitalized : a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order

Examples of forester in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Appalachian Trail, which spans 14 states along the Eastern Seaboard, traces its origins to a 1921 proposal by forester Benton MacKaye. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025

Generally, the best option is consulting with a district forester. —Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025

In some areas, another option is hiring a private forester. —Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025

In the series, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for forester

• chorister

Kids Definition

forester

noun

for·​est·​er ˈfȯr-ə-stər 

ˈfär-

: a person who practices or is trained in forestry

Biographical Definition

Forester

biographical name

For·​es·​ter ˈfȯr-ə-stər 

ˈfär-

C(ecil) S(cott) 1899–1966 British writer