beauty mark

noun

: a small dark mark (such as a mole) on the skin especially of the face

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The beauty mark was on the right breast. — Julie K Brown, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025 The beauty mark is such a unique touch and this voluminous hair is everything with the bold lip. — Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025 Because what does that matter as long as her signature platinum coif and beauty mark are still bringing in the cash? — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024 Her mom with her creamy complexion, her oval face, the beauty mark next to her ear, and the slight hunch in her shoulders that nobody can see but me. — Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beauty mark

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First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beauty mark was in 1848

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beauty mark

noun
: a small dark mark (as a mole) on the skin especially of the face
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