Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parking-meter
noun
/ˈpɑːrkɪŋ ˈmiːtər/
Definition
A parking meter is a device that regulates parking by requiring payment for the use of a parking space.
Examples
- She fed the parking meter coins to extend her parking time.
- The city installed new parking meters that accept credit cards.
- He hurried back to his car before the parking meter expired.
Meaning
Parking meters control the duration of parking in public spaces and ensure that payment is made for the periods during which a vehicle is parked.
Synonyms
- pay-and-display
- parking pay station
- parking payment terminal
