parking lot

noun

: an area used for the parking of motor vehicles

Examples of parking lot in a Sentence

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In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business’s parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop. Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026 The gunman approaches the school through the parking lot, according to McCraw. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026 Chicago police said the victim was standing near a parking lot when an unknown SUV approached. Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 Rodriguez testified that upon Gonzales’ arrival on scene, he could be seen driving past the shooter in the school’s parking lot, first reported by CNN before the trial began. Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parking lot

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parking lot was in 1924

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“Parking lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parking%20lot. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

parking lot

noun
: an outdoor area for parking motor vehicles
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