Town Squares

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 23 Version 04

       Main Definitions

1. square |n| an open, typically four-sided, area surrounded by buildings.
2. “The hotel is just off the main square of Sorrento.”
3. "The record was marked in London with a flash mob in Trafalgar Square."
4. 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.
5. "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."
6. "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."
7. "Refurbishing a public square does not in itself impact on development."

         Square Elements

1. bench |n| a long seat for more than one person.
2. "The area is complemented with gates for additional privacy, and has a bench to sit and rest while reflecting."
3. "Previously, one bench was shared among seven or nine children."
4. "Moreover, in front of the houses they had a bench where in the afternoon they could relax a little bit, sitting and socializing."
5. flowerpot |n| a small earthenware container in which to grow a plant,
6. fountain |n| an ornamental structure in a pool or lake from which one or more jets or water are pumped into the air.
7. gazebo |n| a small decorated building, usually in a garden giving a good view of the surrounding countryside.
8. "He had been roaming the area surrounding the gazebo for a few hours."
9. monument |n| a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
10. planter |n| a decorative container in which plants are grown.
11. playground |n| an outdoor area provided for children to play on.
12. statue |n| a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.
13. street light / street lamp |n| a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street.

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