spot

/spɑt/

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Also a verb

Meaning

  1. A particular place, location, or area.

    • We found a quiet spot in the park to eat lunch.

    • Is this a good spot for your tent, or should we keep walking?

  2. A small round mark differing in color or texture from the surrounding surface.

    • There was a faint ink spot on the collar of his white shirt.

    • How many spots did you count on the ladybug's wings?

  3. A position in a competition, ranking, lineup, or organization.

    • He earned a regular spot in the starting rotation this spring.

    • Are there any open spots left in tomorrow's workshop?

Collocations

  • scenic spot
  • blind spot
  • parking spot
  • dark spot
  • liver spots
  • top spot
  • guest spot

Synonyms

Idioms

  • hit the spot

    to be thoroughly satisfying, especially food or drink

    That cold glass of lemonade really hit the spot after our hike.

  • on the spot

    immediately or in a difficult, pressured position

    The interviewer put him on the spot with an unexpected technical question.

  • in a tight spot

    in a difficult or precarious situation

    The sudden cancellation left the event planner in a tight spot.