A
parking lot (
Australian and
British English:
car park), also known as a
car lot, is a cleared area that is intended for
parking vehicles. Usually, the term refers to a dedicated area that has been provided with a durable or semi-durable surface. In most countries where
cars are the dominant mode of
transportation, parking lots are a feature of every city and suburban area.
Shopping malls, sports
stadiums,
megachurches and similar venues often feature parking lots of immense area.