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No Parking Zone: Definition, Examples, and Usage
Meaning 1：no-parking area (no parking zone)
no parking zone
/noʊ ˈpɑːrkɪŋ zoʊn/
n.
An area where vehicles are not allowed to park, often marked with signs.
no-parking area
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/noʊ ˈpɑːrkɪŋ ˈɛriə/
n.
A designated area where parking vehicles is prohibited by law, usually marked with a red circle and a crossed-out letter P.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Compound: 'no' (negative) + 'parking' (from 'park' + -ing) + 'zone' (area).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a red circle with a line through a 'P' — that sign means 'No Parking Zone'.
📖 Example
Always check for signs to avoid parking in a no parking zone, as it can lead to fines.
Always check for signs to avoid parking in a no parking zone, as it can lead to fines.
🔗 Collocations
no parking zone sign – A sign indicating that parking is prohibited in that area
designated no parking zone – An officially marked area where parking is not allowed
tow-away no parking zone – A zone where unauthorized vehicles will be towed
🔄 Synonyms
restricted parking area (n.) – An area where parking is limited or forbidden by regulations
no-parking area (n.) – Synonymous term for a zone where parking is not permitted
parking prohibition zone (n.) – A formal term for an area with a legal ban on parking
🚫 Antonyms
parking zone (n.) – An area designated for parking vehicles
authorized parking area (n.) – A zone where parking is allowed, often with permits
loading zone (n.) – A reserved area for short-term loading or unloading, not for parking
🌱 Derivatives
no-parking (adj.) – Describing something that prohibits parking, e.g., a no-parking sign
📖 Cultural Story
Commonly seen in urban traffic regulations; first standardized in the early 20th century as cities grew. Violations often result in fines or towing.
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