public land
noun
an area of land owned by the government of the region or nation it is located in.
public lands
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pluralof public land.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The American people have consistently said that our public lands, especially our national parks, are not for sale,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
"This is the most heinous attack on an American national park in generations," said Laiken Jordahl, a national public lands advocate at the center.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
There are 15 major ongoing wildfires in Washington, scorching some 250,000 acres, said Dave Upthegrove, the state’s public lands commissioner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The wildland service, which is part of the US Department of the Interior, was established in January this year to streamline firefighting efforts across public lands.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
When they left, I rolled over on my stomach and wondered if I could get in touch with the Department of Interior and find out more about the public lands in the West.
From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
