lot
Part of Speech: noun
EN
A large amount or number; a piece of land used for a specific purpose; an item or set of items offered for sale at an auction.
We spent a lot of time planning the trip, and then parked in a vacant lot near the auction house where the first lot of vintage furniture was already on display.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hlot', referring to an object used in drawing lots to make a random decision. Over time, the meaning expanded to include a share, a plot of land, and eventually a large quantity.
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What does lot mean?
lot means: A large amount or number; a piece of land used for a specific purpose; an item or set of items offered for sale at an auction.
How do you pronounce lot?
lot: /lɒt/
How is lot used in a sentence?
We spent a lot of time planning the trip, and then parked in a vacant lot near the auction house where the first lot of vintage furniture was already on display.