parking lot

English:

parking lot

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definitions

noun

  1. a single space to leave a vehicle within a car park
  2. Please display the notification on your container or the parking lot(s) for inspection by our staff.
    Use of parking lots without prior approval will be subject to enforcement action.

    — Urban Redevelopment Authority, "Use of Parking Lots". https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Car-Parks/Use-Parking-Lots

    Developers are required to provide motor-cycle parking lots within their developments to prevent indiscriminate parking of motor-cycles on walkways and carriageways.

    — 2019, Land Transport Authority. "Code of Practice for Vehicle Parking Provision in Developments". 2009 ed. p.7. https://www.corenet.gov.sg/media/2268535/cop-on-vehicle-parking-provision-in-development-proposals-2019-edition.pdf


usage notes

The term parking lot in Singaporean English exclusively refers to a single space for a vehicle, and it is used this way in all official government documents and communications. When referring to an open area or complex with space to leave vehicles, the term car park is preferred.


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A. T. for the suggestion.