ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spot

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /spɒt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Spot is a noun meaning A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. A stain or disfiguring mark.
  2. A pimple, papule or pustule.
  3. A symbol on a playing card, domino, die, etc. indicating its value; a pip.
  4. A small, unspecified amount or quantity.
  5. A location or area.
  6. A parking space.
  7. (slang, US) A bill of five-dollar or ten-dollar denomination in dollars.

Example Sentences

Why do ladybugs have spots?
I like to eat lunch in a pleasant spot outside.
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?

Word Forms

Synonyms for spot

Depending on context, synonyms include clock, decern, descry, espy, goam, ken.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include spotlight, dapple, speckle, slot, daub, stain.

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