Carlot

/ˈkɑɹlɑt/ noun

A plot of land where cars are parked and sold, typically as an open-air retail space for used or new automobiles.

From 'car' plus 'lot' (from Old English 'hlot,' meaning a portion or division of land). Emerged as a distinct compound during automobile retail expansion in the 20th century.

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