parking lot

noun

: an area used for the parking of motor vehicles

Examples of parking lot in a Sentence

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In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts. Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Les Grenadiers led at halftime after a gritty 45 minutes with many dangerous runs on the counterattack, and some late arriving fans were still pouring into the parking lots as the second half began. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 In Zaporizhzhia, seven people sought medical care after a Russian drone strike started a fire at a parking lot, according to regional head Ivan Fedorov. ABC News, 6 June 2026 Julia is there too, but the women don’t really cross paths until Julia finds Taylor’s wallet in the parking lot, another to-do added to her list. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 June 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 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

parking lot

noun
: an outdoor area for parking motor vehicles
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