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parkland

American  
[pahrk-land] / ˈpɑrkˌlænd /

noun

  1. a grassland region with isolated or grouped trees, usually in temperate regions.

  2. wooded or verdant land for recreational use by the public; parklike terrain.

parkland British  
/ ˈpɑːkˌlænd /

noun

  1. grassland with scattered trees

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Etymology

Origin of parkland

First recorded in 1905–10; park + land

Example Sentences

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Wimpole Estate includes a grand mansion, parkland, gardens and a working farm.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The Wimpole Estate includes a grand mansion, parkland, gardens and a working farm.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Their testimony and text messages show that their initial concern was whether the fire was on parkland and whether firefighting efforts and equipment would harm federally endangered plants and artifacts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Conversely, the parcels that hold the highest value for parkland and, not coincidentally, the highest potential for privately financed development of hilltop homes, are owned by private individuals and family trusts.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

And he was aware of how exposed he was in this moon-drenched parkland.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

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