Forrest

American  

[fawr-ist, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪst, ˈfɒr- /

noun

1. Edwin, 1806–72, U.S. actor.

2. John, 1st Baron, 1847–1918, Australian explorer and statesman.

3. Nathan Bedford, 1821–77, Confederate cavalry general in the U.S. Civil War.

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Forrest British  

/ ˈfɒrɪst /

noun

1. John , 1st Baron Forrest 1847–1918, Australian statesman and explorer; first premier of Western Australia (1890–1901)

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Example Sentences

Jackie Forrest, executive director at Arc Energy Institute, told Barron’s at the energy conference that there is a “good chance” Canadian LNG companies will score long-term contracts this year with new customers.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Danielle Forrest, another Trump appointee, signed onto a separate opinion by Judge John Owens that states: “Regarding the dissenting opinion of Judge VanDyke: We are better than this.”

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

“We love this idea that a group of people can get together and do things they wouldn’t be able to do on their own,” said co-owner Vida Forrest y Salazar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Even Christian music performers Cory Ashbury and Forrest Frank pointedly announced that they won’t be appearing.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

The truth is, Forrest, I'm the one with the power.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart