forest floor

noun

: the richly organic layer of soil and debris characteristic of forested land

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That does make a difference as sunlight gets blocked from the forest floor. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026 The evergreen vines carpet forest floors and smother native wildflowers year-round. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026 The newer treehouses add another option, set slightly above the forest floor with large windows looking out into the canopy. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026 Bloody nose is a part of the lily family and can be found growing along the Boise River, stream banks and forest floors, according to Visit Idaho. Bruce Whiting, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forest floor

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forest floor was in 1849

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“Forest floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forest%20floor. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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forest floor

noun
: the upper layer of mixed soil and decayed or decaying organic material typical of forested land
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