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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Beach & Tennis Club President Bill Kellogg said the club is looking to clarify what is considered private and public land in front of the facility.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
These are public lands and waters set aside to conserve animals and plants.
—Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
Hannah is a freelance journalist based in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in the outdoors, travel, and public lands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
The more our voices are raised and registered, the stronger our message urging Congress to listen to the people who want protection and stewardship, not short-term exploitation of our public land.
—Scott Braden, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
These are public lands and waters set aside to conserve animals and plants.
—Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
Hannah is a freelance journalist based in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in the outdoors, travel, and public lands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
The more our voices are raised and registered, the stronger our message urging Congress to listen to the people who want protection and stewardship, not short-term exploitation of our public land.
—Scott Braden, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for public land
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“Public land.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20land. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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