Park meaning

What does “park” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“park” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property.

park

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
“there are laws that protect the wildlife in this park”
Synonymsparkland
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
“they went for a walk in the park”
Synonymscommons common green
a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
“take me out to the ballpark”
Synonymsballpark
Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)
SynonymsMungo Park
a lot where cars are parked
Synonymsparking lot car park parking area
a gear position that acts as a parking brake
“the put the car in park and got out”

place temporarily
“park the car in the yard”
“park the children with the in-laws”
maneuver a vehicle into a parking space
“Park the car in front of the library”
“Can you park right here?”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University