national park

noun

1. an area of scenic beauty, historical importance, or the like, owned and maintained by a national government for the use of the people.

National Park

¹

noun

1. a mountainous volcanic region in New Zealand, in the central North Island: ski resort

national park

²

noun

1. an area of countryside for public use designated by a national government as being of notable scenic, environmental, or historical importance

Word History and Origins

Origin of National Park¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

“This is the best time to watch the mountains,” he said, looking south toward the direction of Joshua Tree National Park.

From Los Angeles Times

Reset is just 6 minutes from the 29 Palms entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, making the hotel an easy home base for exploring the park.

From Los Angeles Times

"We went horseback riding in the national park three hours away," says Dave Fornell.

From BBC

It would become the longest highway tunnel in California, far surpassing the 4,233-foot Wawona Tunnel in Yosemite National Park that was built in 1933.

From Los Angeles Times

Sativa says that on the fourth day after being taken, the violence continued as his captors transported him to the Katavi National Park, full of dangerous wild animals, and dragged him towards a river.

From BBC

Related Words

• preserve 
• reservation 
• reserve