park
park /ˈpɑːrk/
noun
-
()
A large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
(
parkland
, park
)
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
There are laws that protect the wildlife in this park
there are laws that protect the wildlife in this park
-
()
A piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
(
commons
, common
, green
, park
)
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
They went for a walk in the park
they went for a walk in the park
-
()
(baseball) a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
(
ballpark
[ N. American] , park
)
(baseball) a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
Take me out to the ballpark
take me out to the ballpark
-
A gear position that acts as a parking brake
(
park
)
a gear position that acts as a parking brake
The put the car in park and got out
the put the car in park and got out
-
A lot where cars are parked
(
car park
[British] , park
, parking area
, parking lot
)
a lot where cars are parked
The car park was full, so I had to park on the street
The car park was full, so I had to park on the street
verb
-
()
Place temporarily
(
park
)
place temporarily
Park the car in the yard
park the car in the yard
Park the children with the in-laws
park the children with the in-laws
Park your bag in this locker
park your bag in this locker
-
()
(driving) maneuver a vehicle into a parking space
(
park
)
(driving) maneuver a vehicle into a parking space
Park the car in front of the library
Park the car in front of the library
Can you park right here?
Can you park right here?
noun
-
Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)
(
Mungo Park
, Park
)
Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)