Meaning & Definition of word "Parking"

Parking

/ˈpɑr.kɪŋ/

1. the act of stopping and disengaging a vehicle from active motion; the area where vehicles are parked.
- Example: There was a sign indicating that parking was prohibited on that street.
2. a designated area for parking vehicles.
- Example: The parking lot was full, and I had to find street parking.
3. the fee or charge for using a parking facility.
- Example: The parking for the event cost ten dollars.

1. to bring a vehicle to a stop and leave it in a designated area.
- Example: Please park your car in the designated parking space.

Derived from the verb 'park', originally meaning to bring a vehicle to rest.

parking lot:

A designated area where cars can be parked.

handicapped parking:

Spaces reserved for vehicles belonging to people with disabilities.

valet parking:

Service where a valet parks the customer's vehicle.

park:

To bring a vehicle to a halt and leave it in a particular place.

vehicle:

A mode of transportation, such as a car or truck.

Meaning: Beat the meter

Example Sentence: I found a spot where I can park for free, just beat the meter.

Meaning: Double park

Example Sentence: He had to double park because there were no spaces available.