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

America's enduring fascination with its national parks is fueling a surge in new book releases, reflecting visitors' desire for deeper experiences. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

In 2025, national parks lost nearly 25% of their permanent staff, according to an analysis of Department of the Interior workforce data by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), a nonprofit advocacy group founded in 1919. — Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

India’s national parks and wildlife sanctuaries have been home to several iconic Bengal tigers, many of them renowned for their massive size. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

For travelers looking to relocate to East Asia, the island nation of Taiwan stands apart for its diverse array of bustling night markets, verdant national parks, and tropical coastline. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 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