noun
lot
lot
noun
1
A large amount or number of something.
"There's a lot of traffic on the highway this evening."
"She has a lot of experience running small businesses."
2
A specific piece of land, often marked out for building or parking.
"They bought a small lot on the edge of town to build their house."
3
A single item, or group of items, sold together at an auction.
"The next lot up for bidding was a set of antique chairs."
4
One's fate or fortune, especially when it feels beyond one's control.
"He accepted his lot and made the best of a difficult situation."
How to Use Lot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "a large amount," a plot of land, an auction item, or one's fate in life, depending on context.
Common pairings
a lot of
parking lot
draw lots
cast your lot with
Word Forms
lotted past tense, lots plural, lots singular
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Etymology
From Old English hlot, meaning a portion, share, or object used to make a chance decision — the same root behind "lottery" and "lotto."