lots

British  

/ lɒts /

plural noun

1. (often foll by of) great numbers or quantities

   lots of people

   to eat lots

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adverb

1. a great deal

2. (intensifier)

   the journey is lots quicker by train

Explanation

When you have lots of something, you have a large amount. When your dad asks how much ice cream you want in your bowl, you can answer, "Lots." In some cases, you can use the informal lots interchangeably with a lot, like when you promise your teacher you'll spend lots of time studying your spelling words. And if you're recovering nicely from the flu, you can say you feel lots better. Lots was originally used this way beginning around 1800, and even though it doesn't conform to formal English, we still use it lots today.

Example Sentences

"This was kind of the easier mission, so there's lots of work still to be done," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Saturday will be mostly dry with sunny spells with lots of sunshine on Sunday as high pressure moves in.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Overall, “it’s not as simple as just saying the strait is open. There are lots of logistical issues that need to be taken into consideration as well,” Meir said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Fund managers constantly interviewed on TV, with great track records, or both, attract lots of money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Our road, Rozenstraat, had lots of families and there were often children out in the street in the daytime.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Related Words

• oodles