Village green

Village green

VILLAGE GREEN /village griหn/
Noun United Kingdom

Common land at the center of a village where people can play Cricket or Football.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Village green, that is."
"I've never seen such a Village green in all my life."

Etymology & History

British grass common area in village center. Historical gathering place. Cricket might be played there. Represents idealized rural English life. Not all villages have one but culturally iconic.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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