BusinessAugust 31, 2026

parklets

PARK-lets

Definition

Small, dedicated outdoor areas designed for recreation, relaxation, or pets, typically situated within a larger residential or urban development.

Etymology

A diminutive form created by combining 'park' with the suffix '-let', which denotes something small. The term gained popularity in urban planning to describe converting small street-side spaces into public seating or activity areas.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe designated pet-friendly spaces in the MAIA project that are separated from other quiet or active activity zones.

Cover Story: An exercise in human observation

Read the full article ↗

The Edge Malaysia

Related words

acrylonitrile

A chemical compound used as a raw material in the manufacturing of various plastics and…

Business

bulker

A large commercial vessel designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, such as grain,…

Business

butadiene

A colorless, flammable hydrocarbon gas used as a chemical intermediate in the production…

Business

confectioner

A person or company that makes or sells confections, such as sweets, candies, or…

Business

deconversion

The financial revenue earned by a company when a client terminates their service contract…

Business

derates

The act of electronically limiting an engine's performance, such as reducing its speed or…

Business

Learn words like this every day

Meet new words every morning.

Newspoken pulls carefully chosen words from the day’s news — with clear definitions, context, and light review that makes them stick. Get it on your phone.