- 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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Lots of well-to-do folks say that L.A. has gone to hell in a handbasket.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
Lots of readers have been asking a version of this question:
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
"Lots of people are living in fear and uncertainty," one former resident said of the oppressive atmosphere that many now say reigns in the world-renowned experimental city.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
Lots of folks are at pains to say that this will not affect the safety of the meat supply.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
“If they did, they’d have to eject half of the student body. Lots of kids there are just like me.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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