Lots

/lɒts/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A share in a lottery or similar venture.
He won the lottery by purchasing several lots.
A large number or amount; a great deal.
There are lots of people at the concert tonight.
A specific parcel of land or a piece of property.
They bought a lot to build their new house.
adverb
To a great extent; very.
She enjoys playing basketball lots.

Etymology

Middle English 'lot', from Old Norse 'lopt' meaning 'lot', 'share'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lots of
a significant amount of something.
lots to do
many tasks or activities to be completed.
take your chances with lots
to accept uncertainty in large quantities.

Related Words

lottery
A game of chance that involves drawing lots for prizes.
allocated
assigned or designated to a specific person or purpose.
lotteries
Games of chance that involve randomly selecting winners.

Slang Meanings

A great deal or huge quantity.
I have lots of homework to do.
To a large extent.
I like him a lot.