Synonyms of dot

dot 1 of 2

noun

ˈdät 

as in fleck

a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part

there was just a dot on the tablecloth where the food had spattered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fleck
• blotch
• speck
• patch
• spot
• splotch
• stain
• smudge
• speckle
• mottle
• pip
• dapple
• eyespot
• point
• smear
• freckle
• mole
• blot
• mark
• splash
• birthmark
• blob
• spatter
• polka dot
• smutch

dot

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verb

ˈdät 

1

as in to spray

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on

a hillside dotted with wildflowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spray
• sprinkle
• pepper
• scatter
• spot
• strew
• dust
• bestrew
• drizzle
• sow
• fleck
• stud
• stipple
• speckle
• blanket
• dapple
• spatter
• bespatter

2

as in to sprinkle

to mark with small spots especially unevenly

the practice of some chefs of positioning a small portion of food in the center and dotting the rest of the plate with sauce

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprinkle
• stain
• pepper
• blotch
• spot
• fleck
• dye
• speckle
• marble
• speck
• freckle
• stipple
• splotch
• stripe
• mottle
• dapple
• blot
• shoot
• streak
• bar
• band
• intersperse
• stud
• spatter
• set
• bespatter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dot

Noun

Along the road between Somerset and Ligonier, wind turbines and solar panels dot ridges and farmland. — Salena Zito, Washington Post, 1 July 2026

Instead of a smooth fabric, the material has a swiss dot pattern to give it some texture and the billowy skirt adds another layer of breathability. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Verb

After creating the base, use a Q-tip or dotting tool to create the evil eye heart accent with red, white, and blue polishes. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026

As decades progressed, neighborhoods began to form around the numerous lakes dotting the map surrounding downtown. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026