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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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 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

spotted

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

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