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Parking I Car Noun ˈpɑːkɪŋ ˈpɑːrkɪŋ A.M P.M

Word3 parking
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/
Example
  • there is no parking here between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • i managed to find a parking space.
  • i got there early to grab a parking spot.
  • i pulled the car over into a parking bay.
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parking

(noun)/ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/
  1. the act of stopping a vehicle at a place and leaving it there for a period of time
    • SEE ALSO valet parking
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/valet-parking
    • There is no parking here between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
    • I managed to find a parking space.
    • I got there early to grab a parking spot.
    • I pulled the car over into a parking bay.
    • a parking fine (= for parking illegally)

    Extra Examples

    • The cost of a residents' parking permit is due to rise.
    • The influx of tourists could cause traffic congestion and parking problems.
  2. a space or an area for leaving vehicles
    • The hotel is centrally situated with ample free parking.
    • parking for 300 cars
    • There is off-street parking at the front of the house.
    • The town has free on-street parking.
    • The public did not vote for increased car parking charges.
    • The hotel has six levels of underground parking.
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