Definition

A place where vehicles can be left temporarily, or the action of putting a vehicle in a specific location.

Example

There is plenty of parking available at the mall.

Conversation

Did you find any parking near the concert venue?

Not really; it was a bit of a hassle to find a spot.

Yeah, I heard that parking can be tricky in that area.

Definitely! Next time, we should get there earlier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Parking → The word 'parking' is derived from 'park' (from Old French *parc*, meaning an enclosed area) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process). Thus, 'parking' refers to the action of placing a vehicle in an enclosed area or designated space.

Memory Tip

Think of 'park' as an enclosed area where you can place your vehicle, and the '-ing' shows that it's the action of doing so.

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