parking Definition

park
noun

1. An area in a town with grass and trees, reserved for public recreation.

Thesaurus: recreational area, woodland, garden, esplanade, playground.
2. An area of land kept in its natural condition as a nature reserve, etc.

Example: a wildlife park
3. The woodland and pasture forming the estate of a large country house.
4. Used in street names.

Example: Waverley Park
Form: Park
5. A place where vehicles can be left temporarily; a car park.
6. An area containing a group of buildings housing related enterprises.

Example: a science park
Example: a business park
(chiefly N Amer)
7. A sports field or stadium.
8. colloq
The pitch in use in a football game.
Form: the park

verb parked, parking

tr & intr
1a. To leave (a vehicle) temporarily at the side of the road or in a car park;
tr & intr
1b. To manoeuvre (a vehicle) into such a position.
2. colloq
To lay, place or leave something somewhere temporarily.
Thesaurus: station, deposit, leave, position.
3. colloq
To sit or install oneself.
Form: park oneself

Etymology: 13c: from French parc enclosure.