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backlot

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The farthest section of a parking lot.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

The area of a movie studio where outdoor scenes were filmed. It typically served as a generic "town", for example in westerns.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: Hollywood

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History

Etymology

From back + lot.