parking lot

noun

: an area used for the parking of motor vehicles

Examples of parking lot in a Sentence

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One camera mounted atop a parking structure can swivel 360 degrees and its zoom function offers a detailed view of a parking lot of an apartment complex across the road. John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025 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. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025 Law enforcement tape and vehicles were seen in the parking lot of a Kroger store. Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025 Rebecca told police that her son was kidnapped on Aug. 14 after she was knocked unconscious in the parking lot of a sporting goods store in Yucaipa, a city located 10 miles east of San Bernardino. Kc Baker, People.com, 29 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

parking lot

noun
: an outdoor area for parking motor vehicles
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