pocket park
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pocket park
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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"I understand that as a work in progress it is not very impressive", conceded Ms Strinkovsky, saying it would soon be surrounded by a "pocket park".
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024
They drive to Trader Joe’s, where he picks up some edible cookie dough, then head to his favorite table at the pocket park next-door to eat.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2024
This pocket park, named for a prominent Seattle journalist and art promoter, overlooks Elliott Bay, Puget Sound and the Olympics.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2023
And while that’s usually true for a bridge or an art museum, that isn’t always the case for an informal pocket park.
From Washington Post • Jan. 1, 2022
We had met at an outdoor cafe in a pocket park in Midtown East, on a blazing September day.
From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2021
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