Definition

A small area in a city or town that is set aside for public use, often with grass, trees, and benches.

Example

The children played in the parkette while their parents relaxed on a nearby bench.

Conversation

Have you seen the new parkette they built downtown?

Yeah, I walked by it the other day; it looks really nice!

I heard they added some benches and flowers in the parkette.

That's awesome! We should go check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Parkette → The word originates from the combination of 'park' (from Old French *parc*, meaning an enclosed area) and the diminutive suffix '-ette' (meaning small). A parkette refers to a small park or green space.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small enclosed area' — 'park' refers to an enclosed space, and '-ette' means small, so a parkette is a small park.

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