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parking

n.
US //ˈpɑɹkɪŋ// UK //pˈɑːkɪŋ// park·ing
  1. 1 the act of stopping a car (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    the act of stopping a vehicle and leaving it in a certain place for a while.

    the action of maneuvering a vehicle into a stationary position and leaving it unattended.

    Example

    Parking is not allowed on this street during the busy morning hours.

    Example

    The city council implemented strict regulations regarding overnight parking to ensure that emergency vehicles could navigate the narrow residential lanes.

    Usage

    Often used as an uncountable noun or as a modifier before other nouns like 'space' or 'ticket'.
  2. 2 available space for cars (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    a place or area where you can leave your car.

    designated areas or facilities, such as lots or garages, intended for the storage of stationary vehicles.

    Example

    It is very difficult to find parking in the city centre on a Saturday.

    Example

    The new shopping mall provides ample underground parking for over five hundred vehicles, significantly reducing congestion on the surrounding streets.

    Usage

    Commonly functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the general availability of space.
    • parking lot
    • parking space
Origin

From park + -ing.

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