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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Hunting advocates and conservative policymakers have been exploring multiple avenues to keep hunting alive, including promoting the sport to women and young children, creating seasons for more species and expanding hunter access to public land.
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Todd Richmond, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
At a time when America’s public lands and wildlife habitats are increasingly threatened by development, shrinking conservation budgets and political battles over land use, Turner stood apart from many ultra-wealthy Americans.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Rocky Mountain National Park is a significant contributor to the nearly 1 billion annual visits and $700 billion in spending that public lands generate nationwide as outdoor recreation continues to grow.
—Kyle Manley, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The people own 48 million acres of public land in California.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Todd Richmond, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
At a time when America’s public lands and wildlife habitats are increasingly threatened by development, shrinking conservation budgets and political battles over land use, Turner stood apart from many ultra-wealthy Americans.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Rocky Mountain National Park is a significant contributor to the nearly 1 billion annual visits and $700 billion in spending that public lands generate nationwide as outdoor recreation continues to grow.
—Kyle Manley, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The people own 48 million acres of public land in California.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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“Public land.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20land. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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