Common land at the center of a village where people can play Cricket or Football.
Village green
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
๐
Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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