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Definition of Parking meter
1. Noun. A coin-operated timer located next to a parking space; depositing money into it entitles you to park your car there for a specified length of time.
Definition of Parking meter
1. Noun. A device, located by a parking space, that collects payment in exchange for the right to park a vehicle for a specified time. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Parking Meter
Literary usage of Parking meter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Little Book of Boston Parking Horrors by Michael Silverstein (2002)
"There are three parking meter manufacturers in this country. The largest is Duncan
Industries in Rolling Meadows, I Hi iic i is. ..."
2. Adventure Guide by Heather Stimmler-Hall (2004)
"They don't just sell tobacco products; this is the place to get stamps, telephone
cards, parking meter cards, and lottery scratch cards. ..."
3. Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing ...edited by Henry V. Opperman, Tina G. Butcher edited by Henry V. Opperman, Tina G. Butcher (1995)
"[1.10] parking meter. A coin-operated device for measuring parking time for
vehicles.[5.55] passenger vehicles. Vehicles such as automobiles, ..."