Basic Details
Word: Parking Lot
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An area where vehicles can be parked, usually close to shops, offices, or other buildings.
Synonyms: Car park, parking area
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Park it: To stop doing something or to leave something as it is. Example: "You can stop worrying about that now; just park it and move on."
- A full parking lot: Refers to a situation where all available spaces are used up. Example: "When I arrived at the mall, I was frustrated to see a full parking lot."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We parked our car in the parking lot before heading into the cinema to watch the movie.
Example 2: The parking lot was nearly empty, which made it easy to find a spot for our car.
Example 3: The school’s parking lot is usually crowded during the morning drop-off time.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first modern parking lot was created in 1915 in the United States? It allowed cars to be parked in an arranged way, making it easier for people to find a space!
Famous Quote
"A car can be a learning tool for life if we remember that it is meant to take us somewhere and not just sit idle in a parking lot." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "parking lot" mean?
a) A place where cars are washed
b) An area where vehicles can be parked
c) A place for car races
d) A type of vehicle
Answer: b) An area where vehicles can be parked
2. Which of these is a synonym of "parking lot"?
a) Car park
b) Bus station
c) Bicycle rack
d) Garage
Answer: a) Car park
3. Which sentence uses "parking lot" correctly?
a) The parking lot is filled with trees.
b) We found a parking lot near the restaurant.
c) I parked my bike in the parking lot.
d) The parking lot is floating in the air.
Answer: b) We found a parking lot near the restaurant.
4. Which idiom means to stop doing something?
a) Park it
b) A full parking lot
c) Hit the road
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Park it
5. What is the opposite of "parking lot"?
a) N/A
b) Boat ramp
c) Street
d) Park
Answer: a) N/A
