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greenspace

greenspace

1 3.0
A park or grassy place in a town where people can relax and play
  • noun
  • /ˈɡrinˌspeɪs/
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  • Our findings show a positive relationship between three aspects of psychological well-being and greenspace users' perceptions of species richness, perhaps demonstrating the worth of biodiversity to the general public.
  • greenspace users
  • urban greenspace
  • recreational greenspace

Examples

  • For Southgate's part, the first action on the ground is all about greenspaces.

    Blog text (19)
  • We wished to assess the ability of recreational greenspace users to correctly identify elements of the urban flora and fauna.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Instead, well-being shows a positive relationship with the richness that the greenspace users perceived to be present.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Metro operates the cemetery both as a burial ground and as an active greenspace.

    Academic text (2006)
  • However, the specific qualities of greenspaces that offer the greatest benefits remain poorly understood.

    Academic text (2012)
  • In my vision, I hope that developers will not have to choose infrastructure over sustaining greenspace, or vice versa.

    Blog text (22)
  • Over half of the world's human population lives in cities, and for many, urban greenspaces are the only places where they encounter biodiversity.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Pressures to develop land and increase housing density within the UGB encourage reactive efforts to preserve existing greenspaces.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Being in the natural environment and seeing local wildlife were two main reasons that urban residents in five English cities visited local greenspaces, and around two-thirds of the respondents in a study of Sheffield greenspace users said that the diversity of flora and fauna was valuable (Irvine et al. 2010).

    Academic text (2012)
  • In the middle of the busy city, the large greenspace provides a peaceful spot for people to relax.

Synonyms

park
vsgreenspace
1.0

A large public area with grass and trees for people to relax

often emphasises recreation and enjoyment rather than environmental benefit
parkland
vsgreenspace
37 3.3

A large natural area for public recreation and to protect wild animals

is often larger and more natural than small city plant areas
green
vsgreenspace
12 1.0

An open area of grass in a town used for recreation

includes broader natural and environmental benefits beyond just recreation
greensward
vsgreenspace
  • Archaic
1 9.9

An open area covered with green grass in a park or garden

focuses on grass only rather than wider vegetation and public use

How Green

woodland
27 2.6
reserve
49 4.4
greenspace
1 3.0
park
1.0
lawn
464 1.0

Surface Forms

greenspace singular
greenspaces plural

Morphology

greenspace = green + space (transparent) = green + space

The meaning is a straightforward combination of 'green' (vegetation) + 'space' (area), which a typical learner can derive.

Etymology

Greenspace comes from two common words: green, meaning 'plants', and space, meaning 'area'. So a greenspace is an area in a town with grass and trees, like a park, where people can relax and children can play.