car park

plural car parks

1. CommonwealthHong KongIrelandAn outdoor area or a building where cars may be parked.

   Beyond the car park a rough old track ran uphill.

   2010, John Marsden, The Ellie Chronicles: Incurable, unnumbered page

   3 more examples

   It is important also that we improve car park security.

   1998, House of Lords, Parliamentary Debates, page ccxxxv

   The dog lumbered his way across the car park to a point where he had to cross Emmons′s path.

   2006, Richard Mechan, The State Is Not Immune, page 9

   Follow the road to the car park and boat ramp at Buffalo Creek.

   2011, Richard Thomas, Sarah Thomas, David Andrew, Alan McBride, The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia, page 119

   Synonyms: parking lot, parking garage, parkade

   1. AustraliaCommonwealthHong KongIrelandNew ZealandA rectangular section, usually marked by painted lines, designated for the parking of a single car.

      Synonyms: parking lot, parking garage, parkade, parking place, parking spot, parking space, park, parking bay

2. CommonwealthIrelandfigurativelyhumorousA road with serious traffic congestion preventing the movement of vehicles.