parkland
Americannoun
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a grassland region with isolated or grouped trees, usually in temperate regions.
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wooded or verdant land for recreational use by the public; parklike terrain.
noun
Etymology
Origin of parkland
Example Sentences
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Douglas-Home said it was set in 160 acres of listed gardens and parkland, offering a "rare combination of archietectural significance, privacy and scale".
From BBC • Feb. 27, 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
Today, the house is flanked by newer laboratories and office buildings, but it is still surrounded by acres of green parkland.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025
And while Hull said she "prefers parkland" tracks, she has positive experiences from Porthcawl to draw upon.
From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025
Finally he spotted her, circling above a stretch of parkland that ran for several blocks between rows of old stone buildings.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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