dotted

American  

[dot-id] / ˈdɒt ɪd /

adjective

1. marked with a dot or dots. dot.

2. consisting or constructed of dots. dot.

3. having objects scattered or placed in a random manner.

   a landscape dotted with small houses.

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dotted British  

/ ˈdɒtɪd /

adjective

1. having dots, esp having a pattern of dots

2. music

   1. (of a note) increased to one and a half times its original time value See dot 1

   2. (of a musical rhythm) characterized by dotted notes Compare double-dotted See also notes inégales

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Other Word Forms

• undotted adjective

Etymology

Origin of dotted

First recorded in 1765–75; dot ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

We saw Lime e-scooters dotted around Salford this week - but they can't be used in neighbouring Manchester city centre.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While rare earths will be the primary focus, exploration will also assess the potential for gold mining — the area is dotted with old, small-scale adits and shafts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s just making sure our i’s are dotted and our t’s are crossed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

My face was also dotted with bright, red bites that accompanied my pubescent pimples.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

The ground was dotted with stunted trees and wart mounds.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan