public land
noun
: land owned by a government
specifically
: that part of the U.S. public domain subject to sale or disposal under the homestead laws
Examples of public land in a Sentence
the management of public lands
The government will auction off 20 parcels of public land.
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Laws for scattering ashes on public land vary by state, Cann added.
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025
The 'One Dollar, One Tree' initiative is a powerful example of how our public lands can deliver lasting benefits for the American people, making this season brighter and more affordable for all.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
The rules for foraging on public land vary from place to place.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2025
The commission was created in the 1980s by local cities and the county to oversee the installation of cable companies’ wires, often erected on public land.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025
The 'One Dollar, One Tree' initiative is a powerful example of how our public lands can deliver lasting benefits for the American people, making this season brighter and more affordable for all.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
The rules for foraging on public land vary from place to place.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2025
The commission was created in the 1980s by local cities and the county to oversee the installation of cable companies’ wires, often erected on public land.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public land
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“Public land.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20land. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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