park
noun [C] /pɑːk/
/pɑːrk/ Definition
A1 a large area of land with grass and trees surrounded by fences or walls, specially arranged so that people can walk in it for pleasure or children can play in it: Central Park Hyde Park We watched the joggers in the park.Areas in towns and cities › UK an area of land around a large house in the countrysideGardening - general words › US an area of land for playing sportsSports venues
(Definition of park noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
© Cambridge University Press)
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Synonyms and related words:
- amphitheatre noun
- ballpark noun
- bowl noun (DISH)
- bowling alley noun
- bowling green noun
- box noun (SQUARE SPACE)
- bullring noun
- commentary box noun
- crush barrier noun
- dugout noun (SHELTER)
- fitness centre noun
- grandstand noun
- ice rink noun
- mezzanine noun
- pavilion noun (BUILDING)
- racetrack noun
- sports centre noun
- stadium noun
- stand noun (SPORT)
- terrace noun (GROUND)
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