spotted

adjective

spot·​ted ˈspä-təd How to pronounce spotted (audio)
1
: marked with spots
2
: being sullied : tarnished
3
: characterized by the appearance of spots

Examples of spotted in a Sentence

the spotted tablecloth clashed with the stripes on the wallpaper not surprisingly, the white cow and black bull had a spotted calf
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The shelter also posted a video of Kaylee with her orange-and-black spotted head pressed against the wall, not interacting with anything. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025 The study, published Wednesday, found that the rig shark -- also known as the spotted estuary smoothhound -- produces clicking sounds when handled, according to the study. Megan Forrester, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025 The huge piece was pitted like a Holland cheese and carried on its irregular surface some splotches of green and snuff-yellow where the lichens clung in spotted patterns. Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025 In a bamboo forest of southwestern China, a spotted creature perched on a plant. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spotted

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of spotted was in the 14th century

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“Spotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spotted. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

spotted

adjective
spot·​ted
ˈspät-əd
: marked with spots
a spotted cat

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