parking brake

noun

park·​ing brake ˈpär-kiŋ- How to pronounce parking brake (audio)

Examples of parking brake in a Sentence

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The parking brake can freeze, fuel doors can freeze shut, power mirrors may freeze, windows and door locks can freeze. John Paul, The Providence Journal, 27 Mar. 2026 Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filtration and voice control, an electronic parking brake, a 60/40 split rear seat, a fold-down armrest and tie-down hooks. James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2026 There was never any real NHTSA recall, Ford sent a sticker to vehicle owners at the time to remind them to use the parking brake. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026 Remain in the vehicle with your seat belt fastened, engine off and parking brake set. Sam Morgen, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parking brake

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Parking brake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parking%20brake. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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