Definition of Garage
Quick Meaning of Garage
A covered shelter where you park your car or fix vehicles.
Detailed Definition of Garage
A building where cars are kept and repaired.
How to Pronounce Garage
Stress pattern: oO (2-syllable word).
Tip: The stress falls on the second syllable: gah-RAHJ. The 'g' at the start sounds like in 'good', not 'gym'.
Watch out: Common to mispronounce the final 'e' as a separate vowel; the 'ge' together makes a 'zh' sound.
Origin and Etymology of Garage
From French 'garage', meaning a place to store ships; later applied to motor vehicles.
How to Use Garage in a Sentence
Each example shows “garage” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“I parked my car in the garage this morning.”
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“The mechanic works in a large garage downtown.”
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“Many garages now offer electric vehicle charging stations.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Garage
Common Synonyms for Garage
Smart Synonyms for Garage — When to Use Each
- carport
- for covered outdoor parking without full walls
- workshop
- when emphasizing repair and maintenance work
Common Collocations with Garage
These phrases pair with “garage” in everyday English:
- park in the garage
- garage sale
- double garage
- attached garage
- underground garage
Common Mistakes When Using Garage
Even fluent speakers slip up with “garage”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: I put my car in the garage yesterday.
- ✓ Correct: I parked my car in the garage yesterday.
- Why: With vehicles, native speakers prefer 'park' over the less common 'put'.
- ✗ Wrong: The garage is for repair cars.
- ✓ Correct: The garage is for repairing cars.
- Why: Gerund required after preposition 'for': use '-ing' form, not base verb.
Other Forms of Garage
- Noun: garage
Frequently Asked Questions About Garage
What is the meaning of "Garage"?
A covered shelter where you park your car or fix vehicles.
How do you pronounce "Garage"?
The IPA is /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/. The stress falls on the second syllable: gah-RAHJ. The 'g' at the start sounds like in 'good', not 'gym'.
What part of speech is "Garage"?
"Garage" is a noun at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Garage"?
Common synonyms include shed, workshop, carport.
How do you use "Garage" in a sentence?
For example: "I parked my car in the garage this morning."