double-park — to park a vehicle beside another vehicle that is already parked at the curb, blocking it in
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to park a vehicle beside another vehicle that is already parked at the curb, blocking it in
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʌbəl pɑrk/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy double-parked and got a $100 ticket in just 5 minutes.
- She had to double-park while dropping off her kids at school.
- The mayor's car was caught double-parking outside a donut shop.
double-park
VERB[/ˈdʌbəl pɑrk/]
to park a vehicle beside another vehicle that is already parked at the curb, blocking it in
💡 Concept
He had to double-park his truck because every spot was taken.
🎵 Rhyme
Double-park like a shark in the dark!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdʌbəl pɑrk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʌbəl pɑːk/
🌳Etymology
Rootdouble
Suffix-park
🎵Rhyme
sharkbarkmarkdark
shark
bark
mark
dark
🔗Collocations
double-park illegally
double-park temporarily
double-park outside
get a ticket for double-parking
double-park in front of
double-parking violation
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The pizza delivery guy double-parked and got a $100 ticket in just 5 minutes.”
“She had to double-park while dropping off her kids at school.”
😄 Fun example
“The mayor's car was caught double-parking outside a donut shop.”
“Don't double-park here; the traffic cop is very strict.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
block inpark illegallyobstruct parking
Antonyms
park legallyfind proper parkingparallel park
Related
parking violationtraffic tickettow awaycurb parkingmeter parking
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