parking lot

noun

: an area used for the parking of motor vehicles

Examples of parking lot in a Sentence

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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, 26 Apr. 2026 His truck was later found at the Blanks Cabin Trailhead parking lot with his cell phone inside. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 One off-duty officer detained an armed individual, while the other focused on a man who was hit by gunfire in the parking lot. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026 Car alarms wailed in a parking lot. Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.

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parking lot

noun
: an outdoor area for parking motor vehicles
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