secondary parking lot
nounUK /ˈsekəndəri ˈpɑːkɪŋ lɒt/
US /ˈsekəndəri ˈpɑːrkɪŋ lɑːt/
A parking lot that is not the main one, used when the first lot is full.
When the main lot was full, we parked in the secondary parking lot behind the school.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. An additional parking area at a large event or venue, often farther from the entrance.
The concert map showed a secondary parking lot across the highway.
3. A smaller lot reserved for staff or visitors rather than general use.
Visitors should use the secondary parking lot near the side gate.
4. A temporary or overflow area used only during busy times.
On holidays, the secondary parking lot opens to handle the extra cars.