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Garage

UK /["/ˈɡærɑːʒ//ˈɡærɑːdʒ//ˈɡærɪdʒ/"]/US /["/ɡəˈrɑːʒ//ɡəˈrɑːdʒ/"]/

Definition

a building for keeping one or more cars or other vehicles in

In simple words: A building where you keep your car.

Examples

  • a double garage *(= one for two cars)*
  • a house with a detached/an attached/an integral garage
  • a bus garage
  • an underground garage *(= for example under an office building)*
  • Don't forget to put the car in the garage.
  • Did you shut the garage door?
  • I had to take the car to the garage.
  • The car's still at the garage.
  • a garage mechanic

Usage notes

Use 'garage' when referring to a structure for parking vehicles. It's common in urban and suburban areas. Less appropriate in rural contexts where cars may not be stored separately.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'guy in a rage' trying to find his lost keys in a garage.

Collocations

  • double
  • single
  • triple
  • build
  • construct
  • erect
  • door
  • space
  • sale
  • in a/​the garage
  • local
  • own
  • run
  • take something to
  • mechanic
  • owner
  • business
  • at a/​the garage

Synonyms

  • carport
  • shed
  • workshop

Antonyms

  • outdoors
  • street

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'garage' with 'carport'.
  • 'Garage' is often mistakenly pronounced incorrectly.