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Meaning of garage
A building for housing a car or cars.
Etymology of garage
The word "garage" originates from the French word "garer," meaning "to shelter" or "to house," which is derived from the Old French word "garer," meaning "to defend" or "to protect."
Historically, the term "garage" referred to a building or structure for housing carriages or horses, but with the advent of automobiles, the term shifted to refer to buildings for housing motor vehicles.
Synonyms
shed
workshop
carport
barn
warehouse
storage
depot
hangar
outbuilding
outhouse
boathouse
carriage house
machine shop
engine house
firehouse
station
terminal
depot
yard
lot
parking
carshed
motorshed
driveway
driveway shed
parking shed
motor house
carriage shed
outbuilding shed
storage shed
maintenance shop
repair shop
service station
filling station
gas station
petrol station
fueling station.
Definitions
- A building or structure for housing or storing motor vehicles, typically attached to or associated with a private dwelling.
- A building or facility for the maintenance, repair, or sale of motor vehicles.
- A room or area in a building where motor vehicles are kept or serviced.
Usage Examples
- The car is parked in the garage overnight for safety.
- The mechanic worked in the garage all day repairing cars.
- The garage door was stuck and wouldn't open.