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
- A stain or disfiguring mark.
- A pimple, papule or pustule.
- A symbol on a playing card, domino, die, etc. indicating its value; a pip.
- A small, unspecified amount or quantity.
- A location or area.
- A parking space.
- (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
- spots
- spotting
- spotted
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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