soft spot

noun

1
: a sentimental weakness : a strong liking for someone or something
They both have a soft spot for puppies. [=like puppies very much]
2
: a vulnerable point
a soft spot in the defense system

Examples of soft spot in a Sentence

They found a soft spot in the enemy's defenses. a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy
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Bernal Cutlery, San Francisco Vintage cooking tools murmur with history and allure, and Bernal Cutlery has a soft spot for the antique. Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Garcia Swisher played Sam, a tough girl also introduced in season 3 who had a soft spot for romance and would go on to date Gary later in the series. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Although many fans have a soft spot for slasher movies, the '80s also birthed iconic monsters, brought body horror to gooey new heights, and sparked a new subgenre: the splatter comedy. Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Prioritize pumpkins free of soft spots and deep scratches by thoroughly examining their skin. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soft spot 

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of soft spot was in 1770

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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20spot. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

soft spot

noun
: a fontanel of a fetal or young skull
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