spot

Definitions

1. noun

   A small round mark on a surface.

   Examples

   • The leopard has spots of color in its fur.
   • Why do ladybugs have spots?
2. noun

   A dirty mark.

   Examples

   • There is a spot on your shirt.
   • She noticed a spot on the tablecloth.
3. noun

   A small red bump on the skin.

   Examples

   • I saw that a spot had come up on my chin.
   • The child had chicken pox and was covered in spots.
4. noun

   A dot on a playing card or a die showing its number.

   Examples

   • Count the spots on the die to get your score.
   • He drew a card with three spots.
5. noun

   A small amount.

   Examples

   • Would you like a spot of tea?
   • He added just a spot of milk to his coffee.
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6. noun

   In old slang, a five or ten dollar bill.

   Examples

   • He tipped the waiter a five spot.
   • She paid with a ten spot.
7. noun

   A particular place.

   Examples

   • I like to eat lunch in a pleasant spot outside.
   • We went back to the spot where we first met.
8. noun

   A place to park a car.

   Examples

   • We finally found a spot near the entrance.
   • She parked in the last free spot.
9. noun

   A place or position in a team or event.

   Examples

   • He earned a spot on the national team.
   • She won a spot in the finals.
10. noun

    A bright light that lights up a small area, short for spotlight.

    Examples

    • The singer stood under the spot on stage.
    • Workers set up the spot before the show began.