greenbelt

noun

green·​belt ˈgrēn-ˌbelt How to pronounce greenbelt (audio)
: a belt of parkways, parks, or farmlands that encircles a community

Examples of greenbelt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Only a strip of private lawn and a narrow greenbelt separates the backyard from the river. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024 This community has a swimming pool with nearby parks, sports fields, playgrounds and a greenbelt. 9. Susan McFarland, Dallas News, 14 Aug. 2023 That’s because, unbeknownst to most residents, the greenbelt wasn’t built on solid earth. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2023 In any case, the condo development and greenbelt were built. Gabriel San Román, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2023 Forest Hills and Casa Linda have abundant trees, greenbelts, cul-de-sacs and creeks — making these neighborhoods an escape from the surrounding urban setting. Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023 La Habra condo owners see a gaping chasm where their greenbelt used to be. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2023 After the Sullivan closed, homeless camps in Anchorage’s parks and greenbelts exploded in size. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2023 The development will have a 1.5-acre lake with boardwalk restaurants, more than 2.5 miles of hike and bike trails, a 16-acre greenbelt along Watters Creek and additional park areas. Steve Brown, Dallas News, 8 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of greenbelt was in 1949

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Cite this Entry

“Greenbelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenbelt. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

greenbelt

noun
green·​belt ˈgrēn-ˌbelt How to pronounce greenbelt (audio)
: a belt of landscaped roads, parks, or farmlands that encircles a community

Geographical Definition

Greenbelt

geographical name

Green·​belt ˈgrēn-ˌbelt How to pronounce Greenbelt (audio)
garden city in central Maryland built to provide low-cost housing in the late 1930s population 23,068

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