temporary parking area

noun

UK /ˈtɛmpərəri ˈpɑːkɪŋ ˈɛəriə/

US /ˈtɛmpəreri ˈpɑrkɪŋ ˈɛriə/

A place where cars can park for a short time only.

The school set up a temporary parking area on the field for the fair.

SYNONYMS

short-term parking lot stopgap parking space interim car park provisional parking zone

RELATED WORDS

parking lot car park overflow parking event parking parking space

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A designated spot used only during special events or construction.

Workers used a temporary parking area while the garage was being rebuilt.

3. An unpaved or makeshift space for vehicles that will be removed later.

The festival created a temporary parking area on the grass.

4. A short-stay zone where parking is allowed for a limited period.

Signs marked the temporary parking area for drop-offs only.