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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About 95% of the archipelago’s landmass is designated as official parkland where overnight stays are banned and where visitors must be accompanied by licensed naturalist guides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The fair, running through July 10, features exhibits representing all 50 states and six US territories along the National Mall, the stretch of parkland between the US Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
The Wimpole Estate includes a grand mansion, parkland, gardens and a working farm.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
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
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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