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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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
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
The centerpiece of the 13-acre-plus parkland is a curved bridge overlooking a savanna, allowing elephants to walk under guests.
From Los Angeles Times
Today, the house is flanked by newer laboratories and office buildings, but it is still surrounded by acres of green parkland.
From BBC
Even now, as she escorted the Incorrigible children on their first-ever outdoor bird-watching expedition, she could not help noticing the small white flowers scattered throughout the lush grass of the parkland surrounding Ashton Place.
From Literature
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