noun
- Plural of parkade; multi-story buildings or structures designed for parking vehicles.
Usage: Primarily used in Canadian English; less common in U.S. English, where 'parking garage' or 'parking structure' are preferred.
Examples
- The downtown area has several parkades to accommodate commuters.
- Many modern parkades feature electric vehicle charging stations.
- The city built new parkades near the transit station.
- Parkades in the winter require regular snow removal.
- These parkades offer monthly parking permits at reasonable rates.