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Definitions

green belt

NOUN
country
Synonyms
STRONGEST
province
STRONG
backwoods boondocks bush countryside farmland farms forests hinterland outback outdoors sticks wilderness wilds woodlands woods
WEAK
back country boonies cow country middle of nowhere up country wide open space
Antonyms
WEAK
city metropolis urbanity

Example Sentences

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De Zylva argues this misunderstands the point: "The purpose of the green belt isn't to be green per se, it is to be a buffer to prevent sprawl."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Like Eden Savoian, an 11-year-old Yoshukai green belt whose trophies and breaking boards burned in her dad’s house.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

"We will continue to defend Marlow's green belt against inappropriate development."

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

A spokesperson for Sir Sadiq Khan said he was taking "hard decisions" including "exploring development on the green belt" and said he had been backed with "a record £11.7bn government investment".

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

Her thick green belt holds a variety of pouches, pockets, and potions.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer