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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The position of park ranger, especially in our national parks, has always been one of authority. Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 Poster Print $50 $40 National Park Posters As the name suggests, this online art store specializes in cool art prints that pay homage to national parks around the United States. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024 Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities, and it's estimated over a hundred thousand hikers are issued overnight permits from various state and national parks each year. New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024 Other emerging networks are adapting this mindset as well, from Rove tapping independent grocer Gelson’s to open a premium convenience store to Rivian’s Adventure Network popping up near national parks. Andrew Cornelia, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for national park 

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 5 Nov. 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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