garage
5 synonyms for garage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A building, or part of one, used to store a car or other vehicle.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
lock-up
service station
repair shop
filling station
petrol station
How to use garage
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
double garage
garage door
garage sale
Etymology
From French garage, "shelter, keeping under cover," from garer, "to keep safe, dock" — ultimately from a Germanic root meaning "to defend or protect."
Full origin of garage →Frequently asked questions
What does “garage” mean?
The word “garage” means a building, or part of one, used to store a car or other vehicle.
How do you pronounce “garage”?
“Garage” is pronounced GA-rihj (/ɡəˈɹɑʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “garage” in a sentence?
Here is “garage” used in a sentence: “He parked his motorbike in the garage overnight.”
What part of speech is “garage”?
Depending on how it is used, “garage” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “garage” come from?
The word “garage” comes from French. From French garage, "shelter, keeping under cover," from garer, "to keep safe, dock" — ultimately from a Germanic root meaning "to defend or protect.".
Is “garage” a common word?
“Garage” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “garage” have?
“Garage” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a building, or part of one, used to store a car or other vehicle.
What is the difference between a "garage" and a "carport"?
A garage is a fully enclosed building, or part of one, used to store a car or other vehicle. A carport is only a roofed shelter, open on one or more sides, so it lacks the walls and door of a garage. A garage offers more protection and security.
Is a "garage" the same as a workshop?
Not exactly. A garage primarily stores vehicles, though a garage business also repairs and services them. A workshop is a space equipped for making or fixing things in general, which may or may not involve vehicles.
