Garage

/ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A building or part of a building used for storing vehicles.

He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the snow.

A space for housing a car or other vehicles, often attached to a house.

They converted their garage into a workshop for woodworking.

A place where vehicles are repaired and maintained.

The mechanic suggested taking the car to the garage for a full inspection.

verb

To put a vehicle into a garage.

She garaged her bike to keep it safe from the rain.

French, from 'garer' meaning to shelter or protect.

garage sale

A sale of used items from a home, typically held in the garage or yard.

garage band

A band that is composed of amateurs and practices in a garage.

car

A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor.

mechanic

A person who repairs and maintains machinery.

storage

The action or method of storing something for future use.

A place to mess around musically, often amateurish.

They started as a garage band before getting a record deal.

An informal meeting place for friends or leisure activities.

We're just hanging out at the garage today.