short-stay carpark
nounUK /ˌʃɔːt ˈsteɪ ˈkɑːpɑːk/
US /ˌʃɔːrt ˈsteɪ ˈkɑːrpɑːrk/
A place where you can park your car for a little while.
We left the car in the short-stay carpark while we bought snacks.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A parking area at an airport for people dropping off or picking up travelers for a short time.
The airport short-stay carpark is free for the first fifteen minutes.
3. A parking facility where you pay for a limited number of hours rather than a full day.
The short-stay carpark charges by the hour, so it's cheap for quick errands.
4. A small parking zone near shops or a station meant for quick stops only.
Drivers who stay too long in the short-stay carpark may get a fine.