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A small round or roundish mark, differing in color or texture from the surface around it
“Some grease would dribble down his chin before settling into a spot on his favorite shirt.”
A particular place or point
“Contestants must head to the spot with the yellow flag in an amazing race around the world.”
A problematic situation that is difficult or impossible to escape
“You'll never know how degrading it is to hear useless, insipid information offered to you when you're in a tight spot.”
A small amount of something
“Would you like to join me for a spot of food?”
A pimple
“You could probably use some makeup to conceal that unsightly spot on your cheek.”
A small mark on the skin
“I have a noticeable spot in an embarrassing part of my body.”
Position or employment in an organization
“I've managed to secure a spot as the manager of operations in an insurance company.”
A place for an individual item within a show
“A theatrical trailer, a TV spot, and numerous radio spots round out the listed content.”
The placement of an advertisement
“The marketing department has negotiated a spot on primetime television.”
A physical or reputational imperfection
“Such disgraceful conduct will forever be a spot upon our family name.”
A place that is frequented for holidays or recreation
A place or component that is central to something
A source of light or illumination, typically manmade
Loss or want of reputation
An entertainment venue that is typically open from the evening until early morning
A compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
A short period of intense activity of a specified kind
A space in which a car or other vehicle can be parked
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
A sudden short period of activity or excitement
An area of special expertise or responsibility
A club, establishment, room or hall used for entertainment or socializing
A dissipative soliton
A particular incident, or the time at which it takes place
An objective or result towards which efforts are directed
The act, or an instance, of drinking
A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes
To mark or become marked with spots
“You will spot your expensive shirt with grease while eating your ribs if you don't wear a bib.”
To see, notice, or recognize (someone or something)
“Are you able to spot Wally in the large crowd?”
(archaic) To stain or sully the moral character or qualities of
“They might be spotted merely with the errors introduced by Luther.”
To rain slightly
“Night would fall, and it was still spotting with rain.”
To come to an awareness of something
To determine the problem by analyzing symptoms
To pat lightly and quickly to clean or wipe away
To provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others
To make, or cause to be, blur or dim
To investigate or survey, especially an area or place
To emphasize, stress, or indicate the importance of
Occurring by chance for no apparent reason
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