forbes
forbes · proper_noun
Definitions
proper_noun
- 1.
A Scottish surname.
- 2.
An American business magazine and media company known for its lists of wealthy individuals and successful companies.
Phrases & expressions
- •Forbes list — rankings published by Forbes magazine
- •Forbes 400 — list of the 400 wealthiest Americans
- •Forbes 500 — list of the 500 largest US companies
Related words
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic Forbais, a place name meaning "field" or "district," derived from forba ("a field, land").