Spot Definition & Meaning
spot
- noun
- a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic"; "a bright spot on a planet"
- a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
- an outstanding characteristic; "his acting was one of the high points of the movie"
- a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
- a small contrasting part of something; "a bald spot"; "a leopard's spots"; "a patch of clouds"; "patches of thin ice"; "a fleck of red"
- a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance; "they changed his spot on the program"
- a business establishment for entertainment; "night spot"
- a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
- a slight attack of illness; "he has a touch of rheumatism"
- a small piece or quantity of something; "a spot of tea"; "a bit of paper"; "a bit of lint"; "I gave him a bit of my mind"
- a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
- a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
- a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value; "an eight-spot"
- an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
- verb
- catch sight of
- detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph"
- mar or impair with a flaw; "her face was blemished"
- make a spot or mark onto; "The wine spotted the tablecloth"
- become spotted; "This dress spots quickly"
- mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition; "spot the areas that one should clearly identify"
"Spot" in song lyrics
See how spot is used in real songs:
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"Run in the block, with guns and take the spot"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Staten Islanders -
"So if you're down, we'll hit the spot"
2 Live Crew — The Splak Shop -
"So if you got a trick, head to the spot"
2 Live Crew — The Splak Shop
Words that rhyme with spot
Usage tips for "spot"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "spot" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for spot to find words that pair well.