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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | parc, from Medieval Latin parricus |
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1DLO a large open area with grass and trees, especially in a town, where people can walk, play games etc : 
Let's go for a walk in the park.a park bench a flat overlooking Hyde Park
Let's go for a walk in the park.a park bencha flat overlooking Hyde Park2 a large area of land in the country which has been kept in its natural state to protect the plants and animals there
3DH British English a large enclosed area of land, with grass and trees, around a big house in the countryside
4 the field where a game of football or rugby is played [= the pitch]: He was easily the best player on the park.
the park
British English informalDSOHe was easily the best player on the park.5 American English informalDSB the field where a game of baseball is played
