briefparkingarea

noun

UK /ˈbriːf ˈpɑːkɪŋ ˈeəriə/

US /ˈbriːf ˈpɑːrkɪŋ ˈeriə/

A brief parking area is a small spot where cars can stop for a short time.

We pulled into the briefparkingarea to check the map.

SYNONYMS

short-stay lot stopover spot quick-stop zone temporary parking bay

RELATED WORDS

lay-by pull-off rest stop drop-off zone

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A marked roadside space for vehicles to pause briefly.

The briefparkingarea beside the school lets parents drop kids off.

3. A short-term parking section in a car park.

The briefparkingarea near the shops is free for twenty minutes.

4. A small designated area where delivery vans can wait briefly.

Drivers use the briefparkingarea behind the store to unload boxes.