parked

word · lemma: park

/ˈpɑɹkt/
parkt
/pˈɑːkt/
pahkt

Definition

Parked means a vehicle was left in a place and is not moving. It can also be used more generally for something left in one position for a time.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly describes cars: 'parked car', 'parked outside', 'illegally parked'. It is the past form of 'park' but also works like an adjective. For people, it is informal and means sitting or staying somewhere for a while: 'He parked himself on the sofa.'

Example Sentences

The car is parked in front of the house.

basic

We parked near the school.

basic

A blue truck was parked outside the store.

basic

He parked himself on the couch and turned on the TV.

natural

I think you're parked in my spot.

natural

There was a van parked right across the driveway.

natural