the lot

noun

: all the things of a group
They sell tuxedos, business suits, casual wear …the lot.
This one's the best of the lot.

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Monarch regulars shouted at each other from across the lot, sharing first-run plans and intel on lift openings. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026 Take a picture of the product and the lot number. David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026 Before a school day starts, the guard will be tasked with clearing out the lot to prevent it from blocking students getting into school. Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2026 So those Toyota Corollos are still sitting in the lot, waiting. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the lot

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“The lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20lot. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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