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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The nation's public lands include parks, trails and open spaces that encourage outdoor recreation and physical activity.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The horses will henceforth have their winter meets at Belmont and the huge plot of public land in South Ozone Park will have a new use and the top priority must be housing, housing, housing.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The tragedy marks the first deaths for the US Wildland Fire Service, a grim milestone for the new federal agency, which launched in January to coordinate firefighting efforts on public land.
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Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
RVs give travelers the flexibility to stay in remote areas with less light pollution, making destinations like Death Valley National Park and remote public lands more accessible.
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Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The horses will henceforth have their winter meets at Belmont and the huge plot of public land in South Ozone Park will have a new use and the top priority must be housing, housing, housing.
—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The tragedy marks the first deaths for the US Wildland Fire Service, a grim milestone for the new federal agency, which launched in January to coordinate firefighting efforts on public land.
—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
RVs give travelers the flexibility to stay in remote areas with less light pollution, making destinations like Death Valley National Park and remote public lands more accessible.
—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“Public land.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20land. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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