Definition of Parking meter

1. Noun. A coin-operated timer located next to a parking space; depositing money into it entitles you to park your car there for a specified length of time.

Generic synonyms: Timer

Definition of Parking meter

1. Noun. A device, located by a parking space, that collects payment in exchange for the right to park a vehicle for a specified time. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parking Meter

parkiest
parkin
parking
parking-brake
parking-garage
parking area
parking brake
parking brakes
parking disc
parking discs
parking facilities
parking garage
parking garages
parking lot
parking lots
parking meter (current term)
parking meters
parking space
parking spaces
parking ticket
parking tickets
parking violation
parking zone
parkings
parkins
parkinson disease
parkinsonian
parkinsonians
parkinsonism
parkinsonisms

Literary usage of Parking meter

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Little Book of Boston Parking Horrors by Michael Silverstein (2002)
"There are three parking meter manufacturers in this country. The largest is Duncan Industries in Rolling Meadows, I Hi iic i is. ..."

2. Adventure Guide by Heather Stimmler-Hall (2004)
"They don't just sell tobacco products; this is the place to get stamps, telephone cards, parking meter cards, and lottery scratch cards. ..."

3. Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing ...edited by Henry V. Opperman, Tina G. Butcher edited by Henry V. Opperman, Tina G. Butcher (1995)
"[1.10] parking meter. A coin-operated device for measuring parking time for vehicles.[5.55] passenger vehicles. Vehicles such as automobiles, ..."

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