national park

noun

: an area of special scenic, historical, or scientific importance set aside and maintained by a national government and in the U.S. by an act of Congress

Examples of national park in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As if fossil fuels weren’t harming our public lands enough through heat-trapping carbon emissions, The Times’ Lila Seidman reports that America’s four most polluted national parks are all in California, with gas-guzzling cars and trucks largely to blame. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024 The National Parks Conservation Association has listed the most polluted U.S. national parks. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024 America’s national parks may conjure up visions of pristine wilderness and clear skies. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024 Beyond the national park, join Native American guides from Four Corners Guides for a bikepacking adventure in Ute Mountain Tribal Park. Amiee White Beazley, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024 In 2021, a 57-year-old man was killed by a bear in the same national park, stoking community tensions about their presence and leading to calls for a cull. Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2024 National Parks: Iceland's national parks, including Thingvellir, Vatnajökull, and Snæfellsjökull, offer a plethora of sights and activities at no cost. David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 With thousands of lakes, national parks, and lush forests, Michigan is a picture-perfect destination for both vacationers and its approximately 10 million full-time residents. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2024 Police allege a cyclist in a ‘national parks’ shirt broke equipment that detects wildfires. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of national park was in 1851

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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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national park

noun
: an area of special scenic, historical, or scientific importance set aside and maintained by a national government and in the U.S. by an act of Congress

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