21 | Parking Spots

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Parking Spots"

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SEWT Team
September 10, 2025

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Understanding “parking spots” is a practical and helpful topic for you, an ESL learner, because it affects your daily life when driving, visiting places, or living in a city. Whether you're asking for directions, reading signs, or paying for parking, knowing the right English terms will help you avoid tickets and confusion. Today’s vocabulary will help you feel more confident navigating parking in any English-speaking area. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Permit (Noun): An official document that gives you permission to park in a specific place.

  2. Meter (Noun): A machine where you pay for parking, usually by the hour.

  3. Spot (Noun): A specific space where one car can park.

  4. Reserved (Adjective): Saved or set aside for a specific person or use.

  5. Violation (Noun): An action that breaks a rule or law, often resulting in a fine.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Permit

    • You need a parking permit to leave your car here overnight.

    • I applied for a permit to park near my apartment.

    • Without a permit, you might get a fine.

  2. Meter

    • The meter only accepts coins and credit cards.

    • I forgot to feed the meter, and I got a ticket.

    • Make sure to check the time on the parking meter.

  3. Spot 

    • I found a perfect parking spot near the entrance.

    • That spot is reserved for delivery trucks only.

    • There were no spots available on the street.

  4. Reserved

    • This space is reserved for employees.

    • Don’t park in a reserved spot without permission.

    • The hotel had reserved parking for guests.

  5. Violation

    • Parking in a handicapped spot without a permit is a violation.

    • He received a violation for parking in a no-parking zone.

    • Too many violations can lead to your car being towed.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

Before choosing a parking spot, make sure it’s not reserved or marked for special use. Always check if you need a permit or must pay at a meter. If you don’t follow the rules, you might get a violation and have to pay a fine. Learning the vocabulary around parking will help you avoid problems and park with confidence.