forest floor

noun

: the richly organic layer of soil and debris characteristic of forested land

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Our Happy Place Country: USA; Running Time: 89 Min. Director: Paul Bickel Raya jolts awake on the forest floor—shivering, disoriented, and alone. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 May 2025 From the forest floor to the tree canopies, wildlife officials are trying to get a better picture of the animals that call the park home, and a set of trail cameras are helping the cause, according to a May 12 news release from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025 For just a few weeks from late May to early June, these tiny insects flash in unison, creating waves of light that ripple across the forest floor. Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 28 Apr. 2025 Peace lily Native to Central and South America, these vibrant evergreens are not lillies but a forest floor beauty, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forest floor

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forest floor was in 1849

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“Forest floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forest%20floor. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

forest floor

noun
: the upper layer of mixed soil and decayed or decaying organic material typical of forested land
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