The park
Example: The park is full of people on weekends
Definition
"The park" refers to a public area of land set aside for recreational use, often featuring grass, trees, and facilities for activities. It is a place where people gather to relax, play, or enjoy nature, as in the sentence, "The park is full of people on weekends."
Etymology
The word "park" comes from the Old French word 'parc,' which originally meant an enclosed piece of land for keeping animals. This, in turn, traces back to the Late Latin 'parricus' or 'parcus,' meaning enclosure. Over time, the meaning expanded to include public green spaces for leisure.
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"The park" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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