Definition

Noun: A small, distinct, and often cultivated piece of land. It refers to a specific, bounded area of ground, typically used for a particular purpose, such as growing plants or vegetables.

Usage

The term "plot of ground" is used to describe a small, defined piece of land. It is often used in agricultural, gardening, or real estate contexts to specify a parcel used for cultivation or a specific purpose. * He purchased a small plot of ground to build his retirement home. * The community garden divides the land into individual plots of ground for each member.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To work a plot of ground": To cultivate or farm a specific piece of land.
  • For decades, the family has worked the same plot of ground.
• "A bare plot of ground": An empty, uncultivated, or undeveloped piece of land.
  • The project will transform that bare plot of ground into a public park.

Variants and Related Words

• Plot (n): A more common and concise synonym for "plot of ground."
  • a garden plot
• Parcel (n): A more formal term, often used in legal contexts for a piece of land.
  • a parcel of land
• Patch (n): A small, often irregularly shaped piece of ground, frequently used for growing specific plants.
  • a pumpkin patch
• Lot (n): A specific plot of land, especially one designated for a building or available for sale.
  • a parking lot; an empty lot

Synonyms

• Parcel
• Tract
• Patch
• Lot
• Piece of land

Related Phrases

• Plot line: This is a distinct term from "plot of ground." It refers to the main story sequence in a narrative.
  • The novel has a very complex plot line.

Noun

1. a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
   • a bean plot
   • a cabbage patch
   • a briar patch