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Synonyms

car park

American  

noun

Chiefly British.

  1. a parking lot.

car park British  

noun

  1. Usual US and Canadian term: parking lot.  an area or building reserved for parking cars

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Etymology

Origin of car park

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Celebrating its 146th season, they have spent the money on refurnishing the clubhouse, updating the car park and on netting to protect nearby houses.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

Synagogue president, Damon Hoff, told the BBC on Tuesday that he was certain there was surveillance of the synagogue before the ambulances in its car park were attacked.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Next day Pluto Noak and another mate from Upton Pork Scratchings factory appeared at lunch in the staff car park.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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