parking lot

noun

: an area used for the parking of motor vehicles

Examples of parking lot in a Sentence

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Several residents and visitors at the scene came out of their units to see what was going on as a result of the commotion in the parking lot. Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026 If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026 There, officers found one man suffering from a gunshot wound to the face in the parking lot, according to a probable cause statement in support of Watson’s arrest. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026 The new school will have drop-off and pick-up lanes in the north parking lot with a stack-up capacity for up to 69 cars. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 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 4 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

parking lot

noun
: an outdoor area for parking motor vehicles
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