park

/pɑɹk/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A tract of ground kept in its natural state, about or adjacent to a residence, such as for the preservation of game, for walking, riding, or the like.

2

A piece of ground in or near a city or town, enclosed and kept for ornament and recreation.

3

An enclosed parcel of land stocked with animals for hunting, which one may have by prescription or royal grant.

4

A wide, flat-bottomed valley in a mountainous region.

5

An open space occupied by or reserved for vehicles, matériel or stores.

6

A partially enclosed basin in which oysters are grown.

7

An area zoned for a particular (industrial or commercial) purpose.

8

An area on which a sporting match is played; (soccer) a pitch.

9

An inventory of matériel.

10

A space in which to leave a car; a parking space.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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