Word
parker
Phoneticspark·er
/ˈpɑɹkɝ/
Definitions
01someone who parks a car
n. a person who parks a car or another vehicle.
n. an agent who performs the act of parking a motor vehicle.
“The bad parker left their car across two spaces in the busy lot.”
“The city council considered higher fines for any illegal parker who blocked emergency access routes during peak hours.”
Usage
Often used with an adjective like 'bad' or 'good' to describe someone's skill.
Synonyms
02a brand of pen
n. a famous brand of pens, often given as a nice gift.
n. a writing instrument manufactured by the Parker Pen Company, often used as a genericised term for high-quality fountain or ballpoint pens.
“He signed the important contract with his silver Parker pen.”
“For his retirement, the staff presented him with a gold-plated Parker, engraved with his years of service to the firm.”
Teaching tip
This is a brand name that has become very well-known, similar to how people use 'Kleenex' for tissues.
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