“Forest” is the correct spelling. Apparently, “Forrest” used to be acceptable centuries ago, with a different meaning. It evolved, so to speak, into what we know as a name or surname. But when it comes to the woods, the correct form is “Forest”, and that’s the one you should use.

But the short answer is that the correct way to spell it is ‘forest.’ It’s never correct to spell it ‘forrest.’

Remember, 'forrest' is an incorrect spelling; the proper term denoting a wooded area is 'forest.' If you find 'forrest' in your text, it's a misspelling – the correct and widely accepted spelling is 'forest.' Spellcheck won't catch it, but 'forrest' is a mistake; make sure to use the correct term, 'forest,' in your writing.

' Forest ' with one r is the correct spelling of the English term for a patch of land that with dense trees. While 'forest' is the only correct spelling of the word, ' Forrest ' is a proper noun surname.

forest noun /ˈfɒrɪst/ /ˈfɔːrɪst/ Idioms [countable, uncountable] a large area of land that is thickly covered with trees