Meaning

A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape..

Definitions by Sense

1. A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
2. A stain or disfiguring mark.
3. A pimple, papule or pustule.
4. A symbol on a playing card, domino, die, etc. indicating its value; a pip.
5. A small, unspecified amount or quantity.
6. (slang, US) A bill of five-dollar or ten-dollar denomination in dollars.
7. A location or area.
8. A parking space.

Example Sentences

The leopard is noted for the spots of color in its fur.

Why do ladybugs have spots?

I have tried everything, and I can’t get this spot out.

That morning, I saw that a spot had come up on my chin.

I think she's got chicken pox; she's covered in spots.

Do come 'round on Sunday for a spot of tea, won't you?

Here's the twenty bucks I owe you, a ten spot and two five spots.

I like to eat lunch in a pleasant spot outside.

Word Forms

• spots
• spotting
• spotted

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When Should You Use Spot?

Use spot when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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