BusinessJuly 24, 2026

plat

PLAT

Definition

A map, plan, or chart of a piece of land showing the boundaries of individual lots, streets, and easements.

Etymology

The word stems from the Middle English 'plat,' meaning a flat piece of land, derived from the Old French 'plat' meaning flat or level.

In the news

In this article, a new restaurant is seeking a plat, referring to the formal land-use document required to subdivide or define the site for development.

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