nationalpark
nounUK /ˈnæʃ.ən.əl pɑːk/
US /ˈnæʃ.ən.əl pɑːrk/
A national park is a big, special area of land that the government protects so people can enjoy nature.
We saw bears and waterfalls when we visited the national park.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A park owned and run by a country's government.
Yellowstone is a famous national park in the United States.
3. An area kept safe for animals and plants to live freely.
The national park gives rare birds a safe home.
4. A place people visit to camp, hike, and learn about nature.
Our class took a trip to the national park to learn about trees.