1. a plot of land behind a building or house, typically used for storage or parking
2. a large outdoor area at a film or television studio used for filming exterior scenes and storing sets and equipment
Usage: film and television industry

Examples

• The old warehouse had a backlot where they stored extra materials.
• The studio's backlot was designed to look like a 1950s American town.
• They parked their cars in the backlot behind the office building.
• Many classic films were shot on the studio's famous backlot.
• The backlot was filled with props and half-built set pieces.
• We used the backlot for the outdoor scenes in the movie.