English to English Dictionary

Parhelion

A bright spot that appears on either side of the sun, often caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals in the atmosphere.

Pariah

A person who is rejected or ostracized by society.

Paring

A thin layer or strip cut from the outer surface of something, such as fruit or vegetables.

Paris Peace Treaty

The official peace agreements signed in Paris in 1947 that formally ended World War II hostilities with minor Axis powers in Europe.

Parish

A small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor.

Parity

The state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay.

Park

A large public green area in a town, used for recreation.

Park-and-ride

A parking facility designed for commuters to leave their private vehicles and transfer to public mass transit such as trains, buses, or carpools to continue their journey into a city center.

Parka

A warm, hooded jacket made of waterproof material, typically worn in cold weather.

Parked

To bring a vehicle to a halt and leave it temporarily in a designated area.

Parking

The action of bringing a vehicle that one is driving to a halt and leaving it temporarily.

Parley

A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for truce or other matters.