garage
UK[ˈɡær.ɑːʒ]US[ɡəˈrɑːʒ]
n
a building where a car is kept, usually next to or attached to a house
n
a place where vehicles are repaired and where fuel is sold
Etymology
the word 'garage' entered english in the early 20th century, borrowed directly from the french word 'garage', meaning "a place for storing." the french term derives from the verb 'garer', meaning "to shelter" or "to dock," which itself has origins in old french 'warer', "to protect," likely of germanic origin. the concept evolved from a general shelter for boats or carriages to its modern, specific association with housing and servicing motor vehicles, reflecting the technological shift of the era. its adoption into english coincided with the rise of the automobile, and the word has retained its french pronunciation, particularly in british english.
Analysis
this word is a loanword from french and is not productively segmented using english morphemes.
Examples
i parked the car in the garage overnight.
we need to call the garage; the car is making a strange noise.
they converted their old garage into a home office.