Synonyms

parking

American

[par-king] / ˈpær kɪŋ /

noun

the act of a person or thing that parks, especially a vehicle.
space in which to park vehicles, as at a place of business or a public event.

There's plenty of free parking at the stadium.
permission to park vehicles.

Is there parking on this side of the street?
the activity or occupation of a person who operates or works in a parking lot, garage, or the like.
parking strip.
Informal. the act of kissing and caressing in a parked car.

Some of the couples went parking on their way home from the dance.

adjective

of, pertaining to, used for, or engaged in parking, especially of vehicles.

parking regulations; a parking ticket; a parking space; a parking attendant.

Other Word Forms

unparking

adjective

Etymology

Origin of parking

First recorded in 1520–30; park + -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Some Stellantis employees returning to headquarters full-time are getting a rude welcome: Parking tickets based on the make of their car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Parking is handled ad hoc, on a first-come, first-served basis.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Parking for big sporting events can be a nightmare, and ticket holders are not guaranteed a spot.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

He also said he never received a copy of the letter by post, despite Excel Parking sending him other letters by post.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

Teachers' errands're in-between times where no one can hassle you, like Free Parking in Monopoly.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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