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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But not everyone has the resources or ability to hop in a car or on a plane to visit our national parks, beaches, theme parks and historic sites. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 July 2026 In the Big Bend area of southern Texas, opposition to the department’s wall-building plans gathered strong bipartisan support especially in the most sensitive areas that run through a state and national park and a wildlife area. — Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 2 July 2026 In the Big Bend area of southern Texas, opposition to the department's wall-building plans gathered strong bipartisan support especially in the most sensitive areas that run through a state and national park and a wildlife area. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 In the Big Bend area of southern Texas, opposition to the department’s wall-building plans garnered strong bipartisan support, especially in the most sensitive areas that run through a state and national park and a wildlife area. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for national park

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First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of national park was in 1851

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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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