Parking

/ˈpɑr.kɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of stopping and disengaging a vehicle from active motion; the area where vehicles are parked.

There was a sign indicating that parking was prohibited on that street.

a designated area for parking vehicles.

The parking lot was full, and I had to find street parking.

the fee or charge for using a parking facility.

The parking for the event cost ten dollars.

verb

to bring a vehicle to a stop and leave it in a designated area.

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.

Beat the meter

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

Double park

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