green space

American  

[green spays] / ˈgrin ˌspeɪs /

noun

green spaces plural

1. an area covered with grass or other plants, especially one in an urban environment that is set aside for community use.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• green spaces
  plural

Example Sentences

I found myself returning several times throughout my trip simply because it was such a peaceful place to enjoy the sunshine, water and green space.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Every Maltese resident was to live within a 10-minute walk of green space, on an island composed largely of limestone, concrete, and the parking lot of a Lidl, that overall turns brown in the summer.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

When it reopens, visitors will be greeted by a new arrival area, a revamped tram system including new cars, a garden cafe, a gift shop and abundant new green space.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Data centers also typically have massive footprints, taking up land that could be used for housing, businesses, recreation or green space.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

I turn left again, walk down to the little playground, the only rather poor excuse for green space we have.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins