PARK Meaning and
Definition
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Park:
Noun:
1. A designated area of land, usually in a city or town, set aside for outdoor recreational activities, nature preservation, or public enjoyment. Parks are commonly landscaped with trees, plants, lawns, and amenities such as benches, playgrounds, and walking paths, to provide a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation, exercise, and social interaction. They may also include features like ponds, fountains, and statues, enhancing their aesthetic appeal. Parks can vary significantly in size, ranging from small urban green spaces to vast national parks encompassing diverse ecosystems and protected natural resources.
2. A specific area within a park, often designated for a particular purpose like sports, picnicking, or camping.
Verb:
1. To bring a vehicle or object to a halt and leave it temporarily in a specific area, generally for convenience, rest, or access to a particular location. Parking typically occurs in designated parking lots, parking spaces, or along the side of roads.
2. To temporarily leave or store an object or information in a designated location for future use or safekeeping.
Etymology: The term "park" originated from the Old French word "parc," meaning an enclosed area for animals to graze, which was derived from the earlier Latin word "parricus." This evolved into the English term "park" during the medieval period when it referred to hunting grounds enclosed by fences or walls. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass the concept of public recreational spaces.
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• An enclosed portion of grass-land in or near a town for amusement or exercise; the pasture and woodland surrounding a mansion-house; the train of heavy artillery, with carriages, ammunition, &c., which accompanies an army to the field; the whole collection of tools, &c., belonging to the engineer department of the army.
• To enclose, as a park; to bring into a compact body, as artillery.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PARK
The word "park" originates from the Old French word "parc", which was borrowed from the Medieval Latin term "parricus". This Latin word was derived from the Germanic language, as the term "parricus" originally meant "enclosure" or "fence". The Germanic root of this word is believed to be "parrukaz". Eventually, the word "park" came to be associated with an enclosed area of land used for public recreational purposes, particularly in urban areas.
Idioms with the word PARK
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park the bus
The idiom "park the bus" refers to a defensive strategy in sports, particularly football (soccer), where a team adopts an extremely defensive and cautious approach to protect their goal. It involves withdrawing all or most of the team's players back into their own half, forming a compact defensive line resembling a parked bus to make it difficult for the opposing team to score. This idiom is also commonly used in a broader context to describe taking a defensive or conservative stance in any situation, not limited to sports.
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in park
The idiom "in park" typically refers to a state of being at rest or not actively involved in a specific task or activity. It often implies a state of relaxation, inactivity, or cessation of work for a temporary period.
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a walk in the park
The idiom "a walk in the park" refers to a task or situation that is extremely easy, simple, or pleasant to complete. It implies that the task or situation requires minimal effort or poses no significant challenges, similar to taking a leisurely stroll in a park.
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park it (smw)
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hit (something) out of the (ball)park
To hit (something) out of the (ball)park means to exceed expectations or be very successful in a particular endeavor. It originates from baseball, where hitting a ball out of the ballpark is a rare and impressive feat.
Similar spelling words for PARK
- parks,
- parka,
- Parke,
- parky,
- parikh,
- parkway,
- parrish,
- parkia,
- parkey,
- parras,
- parekh,
- Parris,
- parrack.
Conjugate verb Park
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