- plural of lot.
lots
Britishplural noun
adverb
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a great deal
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(intensifier)
the journey is lots quicker by train
Explanation
When you have lots of something, you have a large amount. When your dad asks how much ice cream you want in your bowl, you can answer, "Lots." In some cases, you can use the informal lots interchangeably with a lot, like when you promise your teacher you'll spend lots of time studying your spelling words. And if you're recovering nicely from the flu, you can say you feel lots better. Lots was originally used this way beginning around 1800, and even though it doesn't conform to formal English, we still use it lots today.
Example Sentences
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"We knew going into the second half we only had one substitution slot and we knew Sandy has been playing lots of minutes," said Bompastor.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
They typically cost anywhere from about $5,000 to $15,000, and draw lots of attention on American roads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
When it does open, the airport said it will shuttle travelers between terminals, parking lots, the LAX/Metro Transit Center and a new rideshare lot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
What I witnessed was equal parts financial detective work, problem-solving and lots and lots of patience.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
It wasn't much fun, but Peter Avakoff told my father that he would encounter lots of mudholes in the Iditarod and it was a good idea to get used to them.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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