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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Authorities ultimately found Baker hiding in a small cave on a property adjacent to the vacant lot, Hawaii Police Chief Reed Mahuna said at a news conference, AP reported. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 31 May 2026 The structure, formerly on a vacant lot off La Jolla Scenic Drive South near Via Capri, was built over time, starting nine to 12 months ago. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 This vacant lot was home to an old location of The Trail Dust Steak House and then after, The Rock Wood Fired Kitchen. Ella Gonzales may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026 In 2022, the architect bought a small vacant lot in the hills of Mount Washington with plans to build a modest home for his family of four. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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