Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit NÂș 23 Version 04
Main Definitions
- square |n| an open, typically four-sided, area surrounded by buildings.
- “The hotel is just off the main square of Sorrento.”
- "The record was marked in London with a flash mob in Trafalgar Square."
- town square / civic center / city square / urban square / market square / public square / town green |n| an open public space commonly found in the heart of a traditional town used for community gatherings.
- "Women and children have maintained protest encampment in Oaxaca City's town square since August to demand an end to the violence and justice for the victims."
- "The way land is used in an urban area is fundamental to a town or city's character, its environmental performance and the quality [...] of life it provides for its citizens."
- "Refurbishing a public square does not in itself impact on development."
Square Elements
- bench |n| a long seat for more than one person.
- "The area is complemented with gates for additional privacy, and has a bench to sit and rest while reflecting."
- "Previously, one bench was shared among seven or nine children."
- "Moreover, in front of the houses they had a bench where in the afternoon they could relax a little bit, sitting and socializing."
- flowerpot |n| a small earthenware container in which to grow a plant,
- fountain |n| an ornamental structure in a pool or lake from which one or more jets or water are pumped into the air.
- gazebo |n| a small decorated building, usually in a garden giving a good view of the surrounding countryside.
- "He had been roaming the area surrounding the gazebo for a few hours."
- monument |n| a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
- planter |n| a decorative container in which plants are grown.
- playground |n| an outdoor area provided for children to play on.
- statue |n| a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.
- street light / street lamp |n| a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street.
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