yellow spot

noun

: macula sense 2b

Examples of yellow spot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wilted or leathery leaves are signs of low humidity, while yellow spots on the leaves indicate fungal spotting from too much humidity. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026

Symptoms range from leaves with brown or yellow spots, fuzzy white or gray growth on leaves, or mosaic patterns. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 20 July 2026

To determine the ripeness of a yellow watermelon, look for a yellow spot on the rind. — Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026

Cucumber leaves in my home planting are developing large yellow spots and the leaves gradually decline. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yellow spot

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot

Medical Definition

yellow spot

noun

: macula sense 2b