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

Examples of national park in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over 60 million Americans participate in hiking annually, driven by extensive national park systems, local trail networks and a massive surge in outdoor engagement over the last decade, according to Backpacker Magazine. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

From scenic hikes in iconic national parks to rafting, canyoneering, and bouldering at Big Bend Bouldering Area, there’s no shortage of outdoor adventure for active families. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

And then Abbott himself weighed in on the construction inside the national park. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Celebrate the Godfather of Go-Go, hear music from around the world, explore national parks and watch movies on the National Mall. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for national park

• arc
• ark
• bark
• barque
• dark
• hark
• lark
• marc
• mark
• marque
• narc
• quark

Kids Definition

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