Parking Lot

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑrkɪŋ lɑt/

Definitions of parking lot

noun A parking lot is a designated area where vehicles can be parked.

Example Sentences

A1 I parked my car in the parking lot.

A2 The parking lot was full, so I had to find another place to park.

B1 The parking lot at the mall is always crowded on weekends.

B2 The parking lot attendant directed me to a spot near the entrance.

C1 The parking lot management implemented a new system to improve traffic flow.

C2 The design of the underground parking lot was innovative and spacious.

Examples of parking lot in a Sentence

formal The parking lot was full, so I had to find a spot on the street.

informal I hate trying to find a parking spot in this crowded parking lot.

slang Let's meet up at the parking lot before heading to the concert.

figurative Her mind was a cluttered parking lot of thoughts, making it hard to focus.

Grammatical Forms of parking lot

• plural: parking lots
• comparative: more parking lot
• superlative: most parking lot
• present tense: parking lot
• future tense: will park lot
• perfect tense: have parked lot
• continuous tense: is parking lot
• singular: parking lot
• positive degree: parking lot
• infinitive: to park lot
• gerund: parking lotting
• participle: parked lot

Origin and Evolution of parking lot

First Known Use: 1916 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'parking lot' originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to as 'auto park' or 'auto camp', the term 'parking lot' became more commonly used in the early 20th century as the automobile industry grew and the need for designated parking areas increased.