park

/pˈɑːk/

/ˈpɑɹk/

Park

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

synonyms : common

a lot where cars are parked

synonyms : car park

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

synonyms : parkland

a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)

synonyms : ballpark

a gear position that acts as a parking brake

Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)

synonyms : Mungo Park

to park

MAIN VERB

to move a car, bus, etc. into an empty place and leave it there for a short time

place temporarily

Examples

1. The buses were parked in a line at the bus station.

2. The park is a perfect place for a picnic.

3. Cyclists and walkers shared the path through the park.

4. The family had a picnic with their neighbors in the park.