blots; blotted; blotting
: to dry (something, such as wet ink) by pressing a piece of cloth or paper over it
Don't rub the wine stain. Blot it dry with a paper towel.
Blot your lipstick with a tissue.
plural blots
1
a
: a spot or stain
a blot of ink [=an ink blot]
b
: something that makes something else dirty or unattractive
The tower is a blot on the landscape.
2
: a mark of shame or dishonor
Slavery is a blot on the nation's history.
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“Blot.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/blot. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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