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park

/pɑːrk/

[/pɑːrk/]

public green space

Beginnernoun

Definition

A public area of land with grass and trees, used by people for rest and play.

Example

Families gathered in the park on Sunday to picnic, play games, and enjoy the sunshine.

Families gathered in the park on Sunday to picnic, play games, and enjoy the sunshine.

Etymology

From Old French 'parc', an enclosed area, from Medieval Latin 'parricus'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in urban and recreational contexts.

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