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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People are being asked to keep their distance at one of the island's coastal beauty spots, to protect endangered birds nesting.
From BBC
Two sisters drowned at a national park beauty spot after going for a paddle fully clothed, an inquest has heard.
From BBC
The celebs have, in most cases, flown out for elaborate citizenship ceremonies and tours of local beauty spots, all of which have been captured for glossy social media content.
From BBC
While most of the filming took place in the heat of Columbia and Spain, viewers were surprised to see a Gower beauty spot in one of the episodes.
From BBC
People living in a County Down beauty spot have "had enough" of industrial stenches coming from Warrenpoint Port, campaigners have said.
From BBC
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