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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There is another constituency for parkland — the homeless.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The Wimpole Estate includes a grand mansion, parkland, gardens and a working farm.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 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
"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.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025
The Ngong Hills appear under the right wing, and the plane, now descending, passes over parkland dotted with zebra and giraffes.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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