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park noun 1 an area in a town with grass and trees, reserved for public recreation. 2 an area of land kept in its natural condition as a nature reserve, etc • a wildlife park. 3 the woodland and pasture forming the estate of a large country house. 4 (Park) used in street names • Waverley Park. 5 a place where vehicles can be left temporarily; a car park. 6 an area containing a group of buildings housing related enterprises • a science park • a business park. 7 chiefly N Amer a sports field or stadium. 8 (the park) colloq the pitch in use in a football game. verb (parked, parking) 1 tr & intr a to leave (a vehicle) temporarily at the side of the road or in a car park; b to manoeuvre (a vehicle) into such a position. 2 colloq to lay, place or leave something somewhere temporarily. 3 (park oneself) colloq to sit or install oneself.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from French parc enclosure.