nature preserve

noun

: an area where animals and plants are protected and that has few buildings or homes

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In this new world of electronic signals piped directly into the brain, the concert hall has become a sonic nature preserve, a haven of unamplified vibrations. —

Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024 The county's history dates back even further, though. Pre-colonization, Fort Ancient, a 2,000-year-old earthworks site and nature preserve, was built by Indigenous people for ceremonial purposes. —

Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024 Brian Kolfage disagreed and took his battle with the Butterfly Center to Twitter, claiming that this nature preserve was actually a hub of human trafficking. —

Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024 Outdoor enthusiasts will love Anne Springs Close Greenway, a nature preserve that’s over twice the size of Central Park in New York City. —

Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nature preserve

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