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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According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling and dieback to trees, crops, vines and other plants. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 July 2025 The spotted lanternfly enters the adult moth stage during the late summer and fall. Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025 Photos show the tan-brown geckos and their spotted pattern. Aspen Pflughoeft july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025 Justice Smith Justice Smith adds a spotted touch to his tan suit. Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 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 6 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

spotted

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

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