park — a large public green area in a town, used for recreation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large public green area in a town, used for recreation
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɑːrk/
Example Sentences
- My dog loves to chase squirrels in the park, but he's too lazy to catch them.
- I tried to park between two cars, but ended up creating modern art with my bumper.
- The national park offers hiking trails and camping facilities.
park
NOUN[/pɑːrk/]
a large public green area in a town, used for recreation
Families enjoy recreational activities in the sunny public park
In the dark park, the dog's bark warns of night's mark
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 13th-century French 'parc', meaning 'land enclosed by a fence'. Originally referring to an enclosed area for keeping animals during hunts, the term gradually evolved to denote a public recreational space.
Breakdown
parc (Old French, meaning enclosed land or fenced area) → park. The word retains its original morphological form with minimal phonetic change through Middle English adoption.
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📝Examples
“My dog loves to chase squirrels in the park, but he's too lazy to catch them.”
“I tried to park between two cars, but ended up creating modern art with my bumper.”
“The national park offers hiking trails and camping facilities.”
“Please park your car in the designated area.”
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