How to pronounce park

Say it like this: [pʰɑɹk]. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American[pʰɑɹk]
Australian[pʰɐːk]

What does park mean?

nounAn area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation.

“She went to the park for a jog with him.”

A piece of ground in or near a city or town, enclosed and kept for ornament and recreation.

“Hyde Park in London; Central Park in New York”

An enclosed parcel of land stocked with animals for hunting, which one may have by prescription or royal grant.

verbTo bring (something such as a vehicle) to a halt or store in a specified place.

“You can park the car in front of the house.”

To defer (a matter) until a later date.

“Let's park that until next week's meeting.”

To bring together in a park, or compact body.

“to park artillery, wagons, automobiles, etc.”

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