Published on
March 14, 2025
by
Kate Santoro, BS
Revised on
November 3, 2025
Forest (with one “r”) is the correct spelling for the noun meaning “a large area covered in trees and undergrowth.” In this context, forrest is always incorrect.
Forrest or forest in a sentence examples
Many parts of Canada are covered by forests.
Many parts of Canada are covered by forrests.
The Black Forest is in southwest Germany.
The Black Forrest is in southwest Germany.
However, Forrest is also a name and surname.
Forrest as a name examplesHave you seen the film Forrest Gump?
Published on
February 13, 2025
by
Kate Santoro, BS
Revised on
November 4, 2025
Rhythm is the correct spelling of the noun meaning “a marked, repeated pattern of sound or movement.” Rythm is not a word, but rather a common misspelling of rhythm.
Rhythm is always correct, and rythm is always incorrect.
Rhythm or rythm examples
Dave has a fabulous sense of rhythm, so it’s no surprise he’s a great dancer.
Dave has a fabulous sense of rythm, so it’s no surprise he’s a great dancer.
Published on
January 30, 2025
by
Kate Santoro, BS
Revised on
November 4, 2025
Roll call is the correct spelling for the noun that refers to the act of taking attendance. Rolecall is a misspelling of rollcall and is always incorrect.
Published on
January 9, 2025
by
Kate Santoro, BS
Revised on
November 4, 2025
The correct phrase is “coming down the pike.” The phrase originates from the word “turnpike,” which refers to a road (often a toll road). This idiom means thtat something is approaching or expected in the future.
While “coming down the pipe” is also sometimes used, it is a mishearing or misunderstanding of the original phrase and does not appear in dictionaries.