open space

noun

1. Ecology. undeveloped land that is protected from development by legislation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of open space¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Decluttering to create open spacesPhysical obstacles to people working together are being removed to create open spaces to help with social distancing.

From Digiday

It’s possible to develop a great workout routine without stepping foot in a gym—all you need is a few feet of open space and a $35 kettlebell.

From Outside Online

In one photograph, she’s surrounded by rocks, blue sky, open space.

From Popular-Science

As with so much of everywhere, there’s less open space than there used to be between the town and the center of Oklahoma City, about half an hour away.

From Washington Post

Its ordinance relating to shorelines states it’s the “primary policy of the city to protect and preserve the natural shoreline, especially sandy beaches,” as well as open space and public access along the coast.

From ProPublica

They were streaming for open Space within less than thirty minutes from the time Cain had freed her.

From Project Gutenberg

The rapid growth of towns, and especially of London, and the awakening Open Space movement.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• clearance
• expanse