Word: Garage

Pronunciation

/ˈɡærɑːʒ/

Definitions

• Noun: A building or part of a building used for sheltering a vehicle, typically a car. Example: “We have a detached garage beside our house.”
• Verb: (informal) To put or store in a garage. Example: “I’ll garage the car for the winter.”

Noun Definitions & Examples

• A place where vehicles are serviced and repaired: “The mechanic fixed my car at his garage.”
• A workshop for certain activities: “He converted the garage into a woodworking studio.”

Phrases

• “Park the car in the garage”: Means to put your vehicle inside the garage for storage or protection.
• “Garage sale”: An informal sale of items, often from one’s own household possessions, held in or near a garage.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “We’re converting the old garage into an office space.”
• Verb: “I garaged the motorcycle to protect it from the storm.”

Synonyms

• Carport
• Shed
• Workshop
• Auto shop
• Parking space
• Service station (when referring to a commercial establishment that services vehicles)
• Vehicle shed
• Mechanics’ shop