Word
parkland
Phoneticspark·land, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɑɹˌkɫænd/
UK/pˈɑːklənd/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. an open area of land with grass and trees that is kept in a natural and beautiful state. It is often part of a large estate or a public park.
n. an area of open land consisting of grass and scattered trees, typically maintained for aesthetic or recreational purposes. Often associated with large country estates or protected public landscapes.
Examples
“The old mansion is surrounded by beautiful parkland.”
“The city council voted to preserve the remaining parkland to ensure residents have access to green space.”
“The estate features hundreds of acres of rolling parkland, meticulously landscaped in the eighteenth century to provide sweeping vistas and a sense of pastoral tranquility.”
Examples
simple
“The old mansion is surrounded by beautiful parkland.”
contextual
“The city council voted to preserve the remaining parkland to ensure residents have access to green space.”
complex
“The estate features hundreds of acres of rolling parkland, meticulously landscaped in the eighteenth century to provide sweeping vistas and a sense of pastoral tranquility.”
Usage
Frequently used as a collective noun to describe a broad landscape rather than a specific, fenced park.
Real-World Examples
“Later, poets celebrate the delightful parkland of great country estates.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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