Parking

Definition

Parking is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to the act or practice of temporarily leaving a vehicle in a designated place. As a verb, it means to stop and leave a vehicle in a specific location.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːr.kɪŋ/
• Respelling: PAR-king

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpɑː.kɪŋ/
• Respelling: PAH-king

Etymology

The word "parking" is derived from the French word "parquer," meaning "to enclose or confine," which comes from "parc," meaning "park" or "enclosed area." The modern usage related to vehicles began in the early 20th century with the advent of automobiles.

Derivatives

• Park (verb/noun)
• Parking lot (noun)
• Parking space (noun)
• Parking meter (noun)
• Parkable (adjective)

Synonyms

• Stationing
• Stopping
• Resting

Antonyms

• Driving
• Moving
• Operating

Usage

The term "parking" is commonly used in transportation and urban planning contexts. For example, "Finding parking in the city can be challenging," or "The event had a designated area for parking vehicles."

Related Terms

• Garage: A building for housing vehicles.
• Driveway: A private road leading to a house or garage.
• Parking brake: A device used to keep a vehicle stationary.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The act of stopping and leaving a vehicle in a designated area:
  • Example: "The city has limited parking spaces available."
• A designated area for leaving vehicles temporarily:
  • Example: "The mall has a large parking lot."

Verb

• To stop and leave a vehicle in a particular place:
  • Example: "He chose a space in the designated parking zone."