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Definition of parking

parking

/ˈpɑːr.kɪŋ/
park · ing
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• noun

1

The action or practice of bringing a vehicle to a halt and leaving it temporarily in a designated place.

Example

"Parallel parking on a steep hill requires careful control of the clutch and brake."

2

Space or an area allocated for leaving vehicles temporarily.

Example

"The downtown hotel offers free underground parking for all registered guests."

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• Rhymes for parking

• Nearby Words

parka
parkade
parker
parking
parkland
parklike
parkour

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'park' (originally referring to enclosing animals or military vehicles in a designated paddock or field, from Old French 'parc') combined with the gerund suffix '-ing'. The automotive sense emerged in the early 20th century with the rise of motor vehicles.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parking
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