black spot
noun
1
: any of several bacterial or fungal diseases of plants characterized by black spots or blotches especially on the leaves
2
chiefly British
: a dangerous or troublesome place or area
… Wisteria Lane has always been a major accident black spot.—
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Two rows of black spots run down its back, and its limbs look covered in white and black polka dots.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Bedbug excrement appears as black spots on bedding or furniture.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
The black spots on outdoor cushions and other outdoor fabric are likely either mildew of mold.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
The tan forewings have black spots, while their signature colorful hindwings have lower red and upper black patches, separated by a white section.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Bedbug excrement appears as black spots on bedding or furniture.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
The black spots on outdoor cushions and other outdoor fabric are likely either mildew of mold.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
The tan forewings have black spots, while their signature colorful hindwings have lower red and upper black patches, separated by a white section.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for black spot
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“Black spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20spot. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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