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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In a last-minute add, Republicans also included a provision authorizing sales of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah, prompting outrage from Democrats and environmentalists.
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Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
After Floridians vocally opposed development plans in our state parks last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis reversed course and is now poised to sign a bill that would ban such destructive projects on our public lands.
—Elise Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
The tragedy comes as outdoor recreation numbers rise and more Americans seek adventure on public lands, putting a spotlight on safety protocols and rescue capabilities in national parks.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
In the letter, Stegner expressed little concern with how wilderness might support outdoor recreation on public lands.
—Leisl Carr Childers, The Conversation, 13 May 2025
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Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
After Floridians vocally opposed development plans in our state parks last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis reversed course and is now poised to sign a bill that would ban such destructive projects on our public lands.
—Elise Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
The tragedy comes as outdoor recreation numbers rise and more Americans seek adventure on public lands, putting a spotlight on safety protocols and rescue capabilities in national parks.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
In the letter, Stegner expressed little concern with how wilderness might support outdoor recreation on public lands.
—Leisl Carr Childers, The Conversation, 13 May 2025
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“Public land.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20land. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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