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English
Etymology
From feed + lot.
Noun
feedlot (plural feedlots)
- (US) Land on which livestock are fattened for market.
2017, Josh Tickell, Kiss the Ground, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN, page 183:On the Web, the Harris feedlots are snarkily referred to as “Cowschwitz” (#cowschwitz on Twitter). For those weary and hungry drivers willing to overlook the smell of its animals, Harris Ranch operates a western-style restaurant and hotel.
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