Garage

Definition

Garage refers to a building or part of a building used to store vehicles, tools, or other equipment. It can also refer to a business where vehicles are repaired or maintained, or a genre of electronic dance music.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/ or /ɡəˈrɑːdʒ/
• Respelling: guh-RAHZH or guh-RAHJ

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɡærɑːʒ/ or /ˈɡærɪdʒ/
• Respelling: GAR-ahzh or GAR-ij

Etymology

The word "garage" originates from the French word "garage," meaning "shelter" or "place for storing." It is derived from the verb "garer," meaning "to shelter" or "protect," which comes from the Old French "guerrer" (to protect or defend). It was adopted into English in the early 20th century as cars became more common.

Derivatives

• Garaging (noun/verb)
• Garageable (adjective)
• Garagist (noun)
• Garage-door (adjective)
• Garageband (noun)

Synonyms

• Carport
• Workshop
• Shed

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "garage" is commonly used to describe structures or businesses related to vehicles. For example, "He parked his car in the garage," or "The garage repaired the engine."

Related Terms

• Driveway: A private road leading to a garage or house.
• Workshop: A space where tools and machinery are used for making or repairing things.
• Automobile: A vehicle stored in a garage.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A building or shelter for storing vehicles: Refers to a structure designed for parking or protecting cars.
  • Example: "The house comes with a two-car garage."
• A business that repairs and maintains vehicles: Indicates a commercial establishment for vehicle servicing.
  • Example: "The mechanic works at a local garage."
• A genre of electronic dance music: Refers to "UK garage," a style of music that originated in the 1990s.
  • Example: "He is a fan of classic garage music."