car park
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of car park
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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But he feared the problem could get worse if the night-time parking ban was enforced in the car park, as it could encourage more visitors to park up on his street instead.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The suspect directed them through the store and into the car park, before officers arrived, said police.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
She added their car park was across the road from the school and situated on a busy road.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
While he was under investigation, Sheryl Wilkins was found dead in a north London car park on 24 August.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
We got there around lunch-time and left the Rover in a car park beside a mini-golf course full of fluttering flags.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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