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

In Pasadena, forester King recommends East Del Mar Boulevard (from Arroyo Parkway to Lake Avenue); Del Monte Street (North Arroyo Boulevard to Lincoln Avenue); and Paloma Street (from Allen Avenue to Altadena Drive). —Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024

The blaze was first reported by state foresters around 4 p.m. Wednesday. —Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 13 June 2024

The argument resonated with Karla Allen, a licensed forester and a resident of Center Ossipee. —Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024

The state forester said the fire was still progressing southeast due to high winds Wednesday and remained at 0% containment. —Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 28 May 2024

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

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