Meaning & use
level lot
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Meanings
nouncountableAmerican
A piece of land that is flat and even, with no slope.
Grammar: Countable: a level lot, two level lots.
Patterns
- a level lot
- on a level lot
They bought a level lot to build their new house on.
The builder prefers a level lot because it is easier to construct on.
The children played soccer on the level lot behind the school.
nouncountableAmerican
A parking area or piece of land that is flat and often paved.
Grammar: Countable: a level lot, several level lots.
Patterns
- a level parking lot
The store has a level lot for customers to park in.
We parked in the level lot next to the stadium.
Word forms
| plural | level lots |
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Common combinations
- a level lot for building
- They searched for a level lot for building their dream home.
- on a level lot
- The house sits on a level lot with a view of the mountains.
- level parking lot
- The new mall has a large level parking lot.
Synonyms and how they differ
- flat lot
- Very similar, but 'flat lot' is used in both American and British English and is more general.
- even lot
- Less common; 'even' emphasizes lack of bumps rather than lack of slope.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: level lot or level?
level lot vs level
As a noun, 'level' means a height or standard, not a piece of land; 'level lot' is a compound noun.
Practice
What does 'level lot' mean?
Choose one answer.
'Level' means flat, so a level lot is a flat piece of land. The other options describe different features (slope, trees, buildings) that are not part of the meaning.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “level lot”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.