In early use: a plot or portion of land assigned by the governing body to a particular owner for building a house on. In later use: a piece of land suitable for building a house on; a building plot.
Origin
Mid 17th century. From house + lot. Compare home lot.
Definition of house lot in US English:
house lot
nounˈhaʊs ˌlɒt
North American
In early use: a plot or portion of land assigned by the governing body to a particular owner for building a house on. In later use: a piece of land suitable for building a house on; a building plot.
Origin
Mid 17th century. From house + lot. Compare home lot.