parking lot

noun

: an area used for the parking of motor vehicles

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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026 On May 11, Lillian’s body was found in the trunk of her car, which had been abandoned in the parking lot of Des Moines Municipal Airport. Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 10 May 2026 The parking lot sits right above the Pacific, with the ballfield another 50 feet up the bluffs. Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026 When the dispute moved to the parking lot, witnesses said Hearne threw the first punch, and videos circulating online appeared to show the confrontation. Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 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 16 May. 2026.

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parking lot

noun
: an outdoor area for parking motor vehicles
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