Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

National Park Service

American  

noun

U.S. Government.
  1. a division of the Department of the Interior, created in 1916, that administers national parks, monuments, historic sites, and recreational areas.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The National Park Service says no decision has been made on whether or how the dirt will be used in any course construction.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

As a means of crowd control, the National Park Service has attempted to funnel people out of the valley, where the majority of tourists spend their time and into its less frequented locations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

In Washington DC, the milestone anniversary was marked by a mammoth 40-minute fireworks display by the National Park Service at the Washington National Mall.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

He has not provided evidence for his allegations, but the National Park Service told AFP last week that five individuals had been arrested for vandalism.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

The National Park Service, the board noted sadly, could not afford to treat the trees.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training