parking lot

noun

: an area used for the parking of motor vehicles

Examples of parking lot in a Sentence

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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. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025 The only other sound came from the two mammoth screens overlooking the parking lot, broadcasting entertainment for those sitting on the restaurant balcony. Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025 That’s when Kenel abandoned his cart, exited to the store and lay in wait for the couple in the parking lot, officials said. Mark Price, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 State prosecutors said the ring targeted new vehicle storage lots at manufacturing facilities, car dealerships, parking lots and residences. Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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parking lot

noun
: an outdoor area for parking motor vehicles
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