forestry Meaning & Definition
What Does Forestry Mean?
Forestry is a noun that means The science of planting and growing trees in forests. It is also used to mean The art and practice of planting and growing trees in forests.
Forestry in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | silviculture and sylviculture |
| Plural | forestries |
Forestry Definition (Noun)
- The science of planting and growing trees in forests.
She studied forestry and environmental management.
- The art and practice of planting and growing trees in forests.
- The art and practice of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes.
sustainable forestry
- Commercial tree farming.
- A tree farm.
- A forest-covered area.
Synonyms of Forestry
Forestry synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Forestry
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Forestry in a Sentence
She studied forestry and environmental management.
sustainable forestry
The region depends heavily on forestry for employment.
Word Forms & Grammar
forestry (countable and uncountable, plural forestries)
Words That Rhyme With Forestry
Origin of Forestry
From Middle English *forestrie, *forsterie (suggested by Middle English forster, forester (“forester”)), from Old French foresterie, from forest.
Forestry Pronunciation
Forestry is pronounced //ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forestry
What part of speech is forestry?
Forestry is a noun.
What is another word for forestry?
Close synonyms of forestry are silviculture and sylviculture. See the full list of forestry synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of forestry?
The plural of forestry is forestries.