noun
lot
A piece of land set apart for a particular use.
The children play on the empty lot beside school.
Etymology
The word moved from an object used in allocation to the share allocated. A lot of land is a particular portion divided or set apart from a larger area.
More examples
- We bought a wooded lot.
- The parking lot is full.
- That lot is zoned for houses.
Forms
lot · lots
Similar words
- plot
- Often refers to a small piece of land.