noun
parking
PAH-kihng
noun
1
The act of stopping and leaving a vehicle in a location.
"Parking downtown can be a nightmare on weekends."
2
A space or area designated for vehicles to be left.
"The building offers free parking for visitors."
How to Use Parking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of leaving a vehicle somewhere, or the space set aside for that purpose.
Common pairings
parking lot
parking space
free parking
Word Forms
parkings plural
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Etymology
From park + -ing.