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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Chula Vista must not import that problem onto public land.
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Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Rinella also advocates for conservation, public land access and responsible hunting practices.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
The federal government granted these public lands, which currently cover millions of acres, mostly in northern Minnesota, upon statehood.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Voters must choose replacements committed to transparency, protection of public land, and wise use of the public’s money.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Rinella also advocates for conservation, public land access and responsible hunting practices.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
The federal government granted these public lands, which currently cover millions of acres, mostly in northern Minnesota, upon statehood.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Voters must choose replacements committed to transparency, protection of public land, and wise use of the public’s money.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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 4 Jun. 2026.
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