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garages

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ɡɝˈɑʒɪz// UK //ɡˈæɹɪdʒɪz// garages

n. buildings or rooms where you park cars or keep tools. Some of these places also fix cars when they are broken.

n. buildings or indoor spaces designed for the storage of motor vehicles. In British English, the term frequently refers to commercial establishments where automotive repairs and maintenance are performed.


SIMPLE

He parks his car in one of the garages behind the house.

CONTEXTUAL

The new housing development includes several underground garages to keep the streets clear of parked vehicles.

COMPLEX

Urban planners are increasingly repurposing old multi-story garages into residential lofts or community gardens as car ownership rates decline in major metropolitan centers.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'garage'. In British English, it often functions as a synonym for a repair shop or a petrol station.

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