park

park · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A public area of land with grass and trees, used for recreation.

  2. 2.

    A large area of land kept in its natural state for conservation.

  3. 3.

    An area for a specified activity.

  4. 4.

    A sports stadium.

  5. 5.

    To bring a vehicle to a stop and leave it temporarily.

  6. 6.

    To sit or stand somewhere for a period of time.

Forms

plural: parks

Related words

See also: garden, recreation, reserve
Synonyms: garden, grounds, reserve

Etymology

From Old French parc meaning "enclosed space, game preserve," from Medieval Latin parricus meaning "enclosure," of Germanic origin, related to German Pferch meaning "pen, fold." The verb sense of leaving a vehicle developed in the early 19th century with the advent of motor vehicles.