freeshort-termparkingarea
nounUK /friː ʃɔːt tɜːm ˈpɑːkɪŋ ˈeəriə/
US /friː ʃɔːrt tɜːrm ˈpɑːrkɪŋ ˈeriə/
A free place where you can park your car for a little while.
We left the car in the free short-term parking area while we picked up our bags.
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2. A designated section of a lot where vehicles may stop at no cost for a limited time, often near an entrance.
The airport's free short-term parking area is just steps from the terminal doors.
3. A temporary no-fee parking space provided during special events or busy periods.
During the festival, a free short-term parking area opened behind the town hall.
4. An informal term for any convenient, cost-free spot used briefly while running a quick errand.
He found a free short-term parking area outside the bakery and dashed in for bread.