What does PLOTS mean?

Parts of Speech

Plots is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, plots refer to a small piece of land that is used for a specific purpose, such as gardening or farming. It can also mean a sequence of events that make up the story of a book, movie, or play. As a verb, plots mean to make a plan or a map of something.

Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /plɑts/

UK: /plɒts/

Origin and Usage

The word "plots" originated from the Middle English word "plat" which means a small piece of ground. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Today, it is commonly used in literature to describe the sequence of events in a story or to refer to a small piece of land that is used for gardening or farming.

Synonyms

For the noun form: land, ground, acreage, patch, garden, farm, field, allotment. For the verb form: plan, scheme, contrive, devise, design.

Related Words

Plait, pilot, plate, pleas, plume.

Example Sentences

As a noun:

• She rented a small plot of land to grow vegetables.
• The plot of the book was very intriguing.

As a verb:

• He is plotting his next move in the game.
• She plotted the course of the ship on the map.