parker

Meanings

• noun

  A person who looks after a vehicle or a large vehicle, such as a bus or a ship.

  - "The parker at the airport helps passengers with their luggage."
  - "The captain appointed a parker to look after the ship during his absence."

• noun

  A person who parks vehicles.

  - "The parking lot attendant is also known as a parker."
  - "You should ask the parker for directions to the nearest empty parking spot."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parker
arker , baker , maker , shaker

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. park (en) : An area of land designed for the parking of vehicles.
   

2. paraker (en) : A helper or assistant.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of parker that leads to same result
Charlie Parker , Parker , Dorothy Parker , Sir Gilbert Parker , Matthew Parker , Theodore Parker , park , parked , parker , parkers , parking , parks , nosey parker , nosey parkers , nosy parker

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'keeper' in Old French. In English, the term has been used since the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'parker' comes from the Old French word 'parquer', meaning 'to keep' or 'to guard'.

2. In some parts of the world, parking attendants are called 'boot boys' or 'boot boys and girls'.

3. The first parking meters were installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1935.

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Related Concepts

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1. Valet: A valet is a person who parks and retrieves vehicles for customers at a restaurant, hotel, or other establishment.

2. Car park: A car park is a large area for parking vehicles.

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Culture

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In literature, parkers have been depicted as characters who ensure the smooth operation of various establishments, such as parking lots or vehicle storage facilities. They often have to deal with difficult customers and ensure safety and security.

How to Memorize "parker"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a uniform and helping customers park their vehicles.
   - Imagine a person directing traffic in a parking lot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parker' with the image of a uniformed attendant at a parking lot.
   - Think of a person helping you park your car.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Park Cars Kindly' to remember the definition of 'parker' as a person who looks after a vehicle.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Person Assisting Kicking Tires' to remember the definition of 'parker' as a person who parks vehicles.

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