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Word

parker

Phoneticspark·er

/ˈpɑɹkɝ/

Definitions

01someone who parks a car

B1

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

B2

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.

Synonyms

penfountain pen

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B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
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