greenbelt

noun/ˈɡriːnˌbɛlt/

Frequency rank: #16,135 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

An area of open land around a city where building is restricted, preserved for parks, agriculture, or natural habitat.

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Example sentence

The city council voted to protect the greenbelt surrounding the town from future development.

Synonyms & related words

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