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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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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