■ noun
1》 a large public garden in a town, used for recreation.
2》 a large enclosed area, typically with woodland and pasture, attached to a country house.
3》 an area devoted to a specified purpose: a wildlife ~.
4》 an area in which vehicles may be ~ed: a coach ~.
■ verb
1》 bring (a vehicle) to a halt and leave it temporarily, typically in a car ~ or by the side of the road.
2》 informal deposit and leave in a convenient place until required: ~ your bag by the door.
3》 ( ~ oneself ) informal sit down.
Origin
ME: from OFr. parc , from med. L. parricus , of Gmc origin; related to paddock .