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parking lot

American  

noun

  1. an area, usually divided into individual spaces, intended for parking motor vehicles.

parking lot British  

noun

  1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): car park.  an area or building reserved for parking cars

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Etymology

Origin of parking lot

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

Example Sentences

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Parking lot tailgating by fans, also not allowed in 2020, was in full swing four hours before kickoff.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2021

Parking lot, 1027 S. Los Angeles St., downtown L.A. $23-$37; advance tickets required.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2020

A shattering drop, slight jolt, and then an inevitable headache: Parking lot attendee Juan Macklin recounts his daily work commute avoiding potholes.

From Fox News • Feb. 5, 2019

“There were maybe 8-10 people on the bus. We got up to the Lake Louise Parking lot and it was absolutely full.”

From The Guardian • Oct. 4, 2018

Parking lot is on the other side of the school yard.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome

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