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

James Forrest was one of the highly decorated players picked out by Tierney in midweek and the 34-year-old played a vital cameo role at Pittodrie.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

In Savannah: On a park bench in Chippewa Square, Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, proclaims, “Life is like a box of chocolates.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Forrest bit his lip and they rode in silence.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart