interimparkingbay

noun

UK /ˈɪntərɪm ˈpɑːkɪŋ beɪ/

US /ˈɪntərɪm ˈpɑːrkɪŋ beɪ/

A temporary parking spot you can use for a short time.

We left the car in the interim parking bay while we picked up the keys.

SYNONYMS

temporary parking space short-term parking spot stopgap parking bay provisional parking area

RELATED WORDS

parking lot lay-by loading zone car park kerbside

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A designated area used only until permanent parking is built.

The interim parking bay will close once the new garage opens.

3. A stopover space for vehicles waiting to be assigned a final spot.

Taxis use the interim parking bay near the terminal entrance.

4. A short-term holding area for cars during an event or construction.

Organizers set up an interim parking bay on the grass field.