forests
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈfɔɹəsts// UK //fˈɒɹɪsts// forests
n. large areas of land covered mostly with trees and plants. They are home to many wild animals and help keep the air clean.
n. large tracts of land covered with trees and underbrush. Often used in the plural to refer to vast wooded regions or specific ecological zones.
Many wild animals live in the deep forests of the north.
The government is working to protect the ancient forests from being cut down for timber.
Temperate forests play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, acting as a natural buffer against the rising levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural to refer to the general concept of wooded wilderness or multiple distinct wooded areas.