Cool MatePark
UK /["/pɑːk/"]/US /["/pɑːrk/"]/
Definition
an area of public land in a town or a city where people go to walk, play and relax
In simple words: A large public green area where people can relax and play.
Examples
- Let's go for a walk in the park this weekend.
- The children love to play in the park after school.
- She decided to park her car near the entrance.
- You can park your bicycle in the designated area.
- There is a large park behind the city hall.
Usage notes
Used in both casual and formal contexts. Suitable for discussions about leisure activities, urban planning, and nature. Avoid in highly technical or legal settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Imagine a 'park' full of green grass and kids playing with a 'p' for 'play.'
Collocations
- local
- neighbourhood/neighborhood
- city
- go to
- visit
- design
- bench
- entrance
- boundary
- at a/the park
- in a/the park
- local
- neighbourhood/neighborhood
- city
- go to
- visit
- design
- bench
- entrance
- boundary
- at a/the park
- in a/the park
- local
- neighbourhood/neighborhood
- city
- go to
- visit
- design
- bench
- entrance
- boundary
- at a/the park
- in a/the park
- local
- neighbourhood/neighborhood
- city
- go to
- visit
- design
- bench
- entrance
- boundary
- at a/the park
- in a/the park
Synonyms
- garden
- recreation area
- greenspace
- playground
Antonyms
- desert
- barren land
Common mistakes
- 'Park' used as a verb in the wrong context, e.g., saying 'I park at the park.'
- Confusing 'park' with 'parked' when talking about vehicles.
- Using 'parking' when referring to a general green space.