parkland

[pahrk-land]

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

/ ˈpɑːkˌlænd /

noun

1. grassland with scattered trees

Word History and Origins

Origin of parkland¹

First recorded in 1905–10; park + land

Example Sentences

During the government shutdown seven years ago, parklands also stayed open and many suffered consequences.

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"The bikes we're dealing with here on the highway are the same riders that we're dealing with on the parkland within the city," said Dave Sultana, who is in charge of Cardiff Council's wardens.

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And while Hull said she "prefers parkland" tracks, she has positive experiences from Porthcawl to draw upon.

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The proposals would see seven maintenance buildings, access points, and an area of parkland with permissive public access constructed, in addition to the courts and associated infrastructure.

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In proposing the cuts, the administration has called for ceding certain federal parklands to the states.

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