beauty spot
Americannoun
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a tiny, molelike patch worn, usually on the face, as to set off the fairness of the skin.
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a mole or other dark mark on the skin.
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a place of exceptional scenic or architectural beauty.
Montserrat is the beauty spot of the islands.
noun
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a place of outstanding beauty
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a small dark-coloured patch or spot worn on a lady's face as an adornment or as a foil to her complexion
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a mole or other similar natural mark on the skin
Etymology
Origin of beauty spot
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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A snapping turtle with a bite that feels like "trapping your finger in a car door" has been found in a stream at a Welsh beauty spot.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The National Trust has asked people to be more considerate after a beauty spot was left covered in litter after the bank holiday weekend.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
A body has been found in the search for a 17-year-old boy who went missing after swimming in a lake at a beauty spot.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
An overnight parking clampdown aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour at a beauty spot where people hike to catch the sunrise will not solve the problem, locals say.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The woman is a statuesque redhead with eyelashes too long to be real and a beauty spot painted next to her full lips.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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