park

Meanings

Noun

• a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
  • "there are laws that protect the wildlife in this park"
• a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
  • "they went for a walk in the park"
• a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
  • "take me out to the ballpark"
• Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)
• a lot where cars are parked
• a gear position that acts as a parking brake
  • "the put the car in park and got out"

Verb

• place temporarily
  • "park the car in the yard"
  • "park the children with the in-laws"
  • "park your bag in this locker"
• maneuver a vehicle into a parking space
  • "Park the car in front of the library"
  • "Can you park right here?"

Synonyms

ballpark, car park, common, commons, green, Mungo Park, parking area, parking lot, parkland