garage

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a place where mechanics fix cars.

n. a commercial establishment where motor vehicles are serviced and repaired.

“I need to take my car to the garage because the brakes are making a noise.”

“The local garage has a reputation for honest pricing and efficient service, making it the preferred choice for residents in the valley.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. a place where you buy fuel for your car.

n. a retail facility for the sale of fuel and often basic convenience goods.

“We stopped at a small garage on the motorway to fill up the tank.”

“In rural areas, the local garage often serves as the only point of contact for fuel, groceries, and post office services.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Music British English

n. a style of fast electronic dance music that started in the UK.

n. a genre of electronic dance music characterised by syncopated rhythms and time-stretched vocal samples.

“The club played a mix of house and garage all night long.”

“The producer rose to fame during the late nineties by blending traditional garage beats with soulful R&B melodies.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Music

n. a raw style of rock music played by amateur bands.

n. a raw and energetic style of rock and roll, typically associated with amateur bands rehearsing in domestic garages.

“They started a garage band in high school and played at local parties.”

“The documentary explores the influence of sixties garage rock on the subsequent development of the punk movement.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to put or keep a car in a garage.

v. to place or maintain a vehicle within a garage for storage or protection.

“The vintage car is garaged during the winter to protect it from the snow.”

“The collector meticulously garaged his fleet of classic sports cars in a climate-controlled facility to prevent any risk of oxidation.”