greenbelt
noun/ˈɡriːnˌbɛlt/
Frequency rank: #16,135 most common English word
Meaning
An area of open land around a city where building is restricted, preserved for parks, agriculture, or natural habitat.
Example sentence
The city council voted to protect the greenbelt surrounding the town from future development.
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