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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Today, that figure has doubled to 60%, giving the company a sharper picture of demand before cars even reach the lot. Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025 Today, that figure has doubled to 60%, giving the company a sharper picture of demand before cars even reach the lot. Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025 Aiden lights up describing his day that includes drying cars, sweeping the lot, folding towels and spinning a sign to wave drivers into the wash. Tori Mason, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025 Harry Warner’s granddaughter, Karen Sperling, recently visited the studio and noted the significance of the lot. Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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