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parking

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈpɑɹkɪŋ// UK //pˈɑːkɪŋ// park·ing General-service

n. the act of leaving a car or other vehicle in a specific place for a while. It also refers to the space where you are allowed to leave your car.

n. the act of stopping and leaving a vehicle in a designated area; also the space or facilities provided for this purpose.


SIMPLE

Finding free parking in the city center is very difficult.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel offers secure underground parking for all guests at no extra charge.

COMPLEX

Urban planners are increasingly prioritising pedestrian zones over street parking to reduce congestion and encourage the use of public transit systems.

Synonyms
Origin

From park + -ing.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the act or the general availability of space; 'parking space' or 'parking spot' is used for the countable unit.

Pitfall

There are many parkings near the stadium.There is plenty of parking near the stadium.Parking is uncountable when referring to the facility or area; use 'parking spaces' if you need a countable plural.

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