backlot

back lot

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Definitions of backlot word

noun backlot an area outside a film or television studio used for outdoor filming 3
noun backlot an outdoor area, usually adjoining a studio, used for the shooting of exterior scenes. 1
noun backlot An outdoor area in a movie studio where large exterior sets are made and some outside scenes are filmed. 1
noun backlot The farthest section of a parking lot. 0
noun backlot (Hollywood): The area of a movie studio where outdoor scenes were filmed. Typically generic "towns" such as western, which could be re-used as needed. 0

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Origin of backlot

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1795-1805

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Parts of speech for Backlot

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backlot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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