1
a
: an enclosed piece of ground stocked with game and held by royal prescription or grant
b
: a tract of land that often includes lawns, woodland, and pasture attached to a country house and is used as a game preserve and for recreation
2
a
: a piece of ground in or near a city or town kept for ornament and recreation
b
: an area maintained in its natural state as a public property
3
a
: a space occupied by military vehicles, materials, or animals
b
4
: an enclosed arena or stadium used especially for ball games
5
: an area designed for a specified type of use (such as industrial, commercial, or residential use)
amusement parks
see also:
parked; parking; parks
1
: to enclose in a park
2
a(1)
: to bring (a vehicle) to a stop and keep standing at the edge of a public way
(2)
: to leave temporarily on a public way or in a parking lot or garage
b
: to land and leave (an aircraft) in an assigned or accessible location
c
: to establish (something, such as a satellite) in orbit
3
a
: to set and leave temporarily
parked his book on the chair
b
: to place, settle, or establish especially for a considerable time
kids parked in front of the TV
: to park a vehicle
parker
noun
Examples of park in a Sentence
Noun
We went for a walk in the park.
New York City's Central Park.
The nation's parks are a popular destination for tourists.
He hit the ball out of the park.
a rugby game in Eden Park
Verb
I couldn't find anywhere to park.
I parked on the street.
I parked the car on the street.
Cars are only allowed to park on the right side of this street.
The bus parked behind the museum.
Park your bags in the hallway.
She parked the money in a savings account and forgot about it for several years.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Lightweight and breathable, linen is perfect for hot days at the park or beach, but this pair is polished enough for weekend brunch or a backyard cookout.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Natalie Decker parked her truck during Friday's race at Dover after just 81 laps after NASCAR black-flagged her for being too slow.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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Noun
There is also a large outdoor patio for the warmer months, and panoramic views of the park below.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Lightweight and breathable, linen is perfect for hot days at the park or beach, but this pair is polished enough for weekend brunch or a backyard cookout.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Verb
The affidavit states that Dunmars parked in front of Hayes’ vehicle, partially blocking her path, before a physical fight allegedly broke out involving Dunmars’ daughter and two of Hayes’ daughters.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Natalie Decker parked her truck during Friday's race at Dover after just 81 laps after NASCAR black-flagged her for being too slow.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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“Park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/park. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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park
1 of 2 noun1
: an area around a country house used for recreation (as hunting or riding)
2
a
: a piece of ground in or near a city or town kept as a place of beauty or recreation
b
: an area maintained in its natural state as a public property
3
4
: an enclosed field for ball games
park
2 of 2 verb1
: to leave a vehicle standing temporarily
2
: to set and leave temporarily
park yourself in that chair
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