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What do the British call a parking lot?

A: Yes, “car park” is the usual term in the UK for what is referred to as a “parking lot” in the US, though “car park” is not unknown to Americans, nor “parking lot” to the British.



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A multistorey car park (British and Singapore English) or parking garage (American English), also called a multistory, parking building, parking structure, parkade (mainly Canadian), parking ramp, parking deck or indoor parking, is a building designed for car, motorcycle and bicycle parking and where there are a number ...

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Synonyms of parking lot (noun series of spots for motor vehicle parking)
  • garage.
  • park.
  • car park.
  • parking garage. stable.


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A parking lot (American English) or car park (British English), also known as a car lot, is a cleared area intended for parking vehicles. The term usually refers to an area dedicated only for parking, with a durable or semi-durable surface.

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On this page you'll find 5 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to parking garage, such as: garage, park, car park, and stable. Word Of The Day Quiz: Add To Your Invaluable Vocabulary!

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Similar to necking, parking is a slang term for “the act of kissing and caressing in a parked car.” This usage was most popular in the '40s and '50s, likely due to the rise of car culture and drive-in movie theaters changing the landscape of dating.

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Lots and Garages Parking is the European word for a parking lot or garage, universally marked with a blue P sign.

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Parking means you can stop the car and can leave alone and standing means stop the car and can load or unload the people.

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Australians say “garage” for the place where you get your car serviced, and for what you park your car in at your home. But places where you pay to park your car are called carparks, not parking garages.

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