time-limited parking area
nounUK /ˈtaɪm ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈpɑːkɪŋ ˈeəriə/
US /ˈtaɪm ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈpɑːrkɪŋ ˈeriə/
A place where you can park your car only for a short time.
We left the car in the time-limited parking area while we bought groceries.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A parking zone where a ticket or permit is required to stay beyond the posted limit.
The time-limited parking area requires a permit after 6 p.m.
3. A section of street with signs showing the maximum allowed parking duration.
Read the signs carefully before using the time-limited parking area.
4. A parking facility that charges by the hour and enforces a maximum stay.
The time-limited parking area near the station fills up quickly on weekdays.