vacant lot

noun

: a piece of land that is not being used
The children played in the vacant lot between the two buildings.

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The organization has partnered with the city on the campus’ redesign since 2012, when planning began to incorporate a vacant lot adjoining the towers into the campus. Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Paperwork for the transfer is still being finalized to deliver the vacant lot to the Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation. Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 The project will fill what is now a vacant lot as development continues in Lenexa City Center. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 The vacant lot in College Town looks a little overgrown but more lush than unkempt. Matt Baker, New York Times, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vacant lot

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“Vacant lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacant%20lot. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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