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Park Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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park

🇺🇸 /ˈpɑɹk/ · 🇬🇧 /pˈɑːk/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in a city

An area of land, usually in a city, that is kept free of buildings and open to the public for recreational use.

Synonyms

green space, playground, recreation area.

Examples of usage

  • The children are playing in the park.
  • We had a picnic in the park.
Context #2 | Verb

car

To leave a vehicle in a certain place for a period of time.

Synonyms

leave, station.

Examples of usage

  • I parked my car in front of the house.
  • She parked illegally and got a ticket.

Translations

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Quick facts about “park”

Park is a 1-syllable noun and verb. It is pronounced /ˈpɑɹk/ in American English and /pˈɑːk/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 5 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #3,030 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'park'

The word 'park' originated from the Old French word 'parc', meaning an enclosed piece of land. It first appeared in the English language in the 13th century. Over time, the meaning of 'park' evolved to include both a public recreation area and a place to leave a vehicle. Parks have become essential features of cities, providing green spaces for relaxation and leisure activities.

See also: parka, parking.

Rhymes

Park rhymes with dark, mark, arc, remark, bark, spark, stark and embark.

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Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,030, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.