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parks

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈpɑɹks// UK //pˈɑːks// parks

n. large green areas in a town or city where people go to walk, play, or relax. They are public spaces with grass, trees, and often benches or playgrounds.

n. public areas of land with grass and trees, maintained for recreation and aesthetic appeal. Often used in the plural to refer to the general system of public green spaces within a municipality.


SIMPLE

The city has many beautiful parks for families to enjoy.

CONTEXTUAL

Local residents often spend their weekends in the city's public parks to escape the noise of traffic.

COMPLEX

Urban planners emphasize the importance of maintaining public parks to improve air quality and provide essential communal spaces for high-density residential neighborhoods.

Synonyms
Origin

Compare Parkes.

Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to the department or system that manages these areas.

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