parking brake

noun

park·​ing brake ˈpär-kiŋ- How to pronounce parking brake (audio)
: emergency brake

Examples of parking brake in a Sentence

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One nice practicality Lectric has included here is a nifty pair of parking brake locks. — Loz Blain october 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 Of course, this did not work with most full-sized American cars of the era since the parking brake was foot set. — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026 This could include door hinges, hood latches, and parking brake cables. — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 If an open door isn’t detected, the automatic parking brake won’t activate, increasing the risk of vehicle rollaway. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for parking brake

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of parking brake was in 1924

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“Parking brake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parking%20brake. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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