parking
word
/ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/
PAR-king
/pˈɑːkɪŋ/
PAH-king
Definition
Parking is the act of leaving a vehicle in a place for a period of time, or the area where vehicles can be left. It is commonly used in signs, rules, and everyday talk about cars.
Usage & Nuances
Most often a noun: 'parking lot', 'parking space', 'parking ticket', 'no parking'. In American English, 'parking lot' is very common; in British English, 'car park' is more common. Don't confuse it with the verb 'park'.
Spanish: aparcamiento - estacionamientoPortuguese (BR): estacionamentoPortuguese (PT): estacionamentoChinese (Simplified): 停车Chinese (Traditional): 停車Hindi: पार्किंगArabic: موقف سيارات - ركن السياراتBengali: পার্কিংRussian: парковкаJapanese: 駐車Vietnamese: bãi đậu xe - chỗ đỗ xeKorean: 주차Turkish: park yeri - otoparkUrdu: پارکنگIndonesian: parkir
Example Sentences
Around here, parking is always a nightmare after 6 p.m.
natural
There is no parking in front of the hospital.
basic
We found a free parking space near the store.
basic
The hotel offers free parking for guests.
basic
Good luck finding parking downtown on a Friday night.
natural
I got a parking ticket because I left the car there too long.
natural