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

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