forest floor

noun

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

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Greg McLaughlin, administrator of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s office of forest and natural lands, said that on a scale that measures dryness of materials on the forest floor, conditions have reached 748 out of 800. Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 In autumn, light spills through the trees in golden ribbons, setting the forest floor alight with color. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Unlike the forest floor, where leaves decompose and put nutrients back into the soil, leaves piling up and breaking down can harm your turf. Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024 Following are some tasting notes: Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – A glowing ruby red, this wine opens with an opulent nose of plum, raspberry and violet notes, followed by a concentrated and elegant palate of boysenberry, clove, toffee, and forest floor. Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 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 25 Nov. 2024.

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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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