five-spot
Americannoun
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a playing card or the upward face of a die bearing five pips; a domino one half of which bears five pips.
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Slang. a five-dollar bill.
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a low plant, Nemophila maculata, of the waterleaf family, native to western and central California, having white flowers with a purple spot at the tip of each of its five petals.
noun
Etymology
Origin of five-spot
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Then, back in the friendly confines of Dodger Stadium, he orchestrated a monster performance of his own from the five-spot of the Houston order.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2025
Kentucky’s five-spot rise marked the biggest jump of the week.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
Thai Chef is a riot of color, with the power of a five-spot, discovered in a coat pocket, to slap a smile on your face just by walking in.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 25, 2022
Ohio State had the biggest jump in this week’s poll, followed by No. 14 Arizona’s five-spot climb.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2019
"Well, then, here goes a dollar on that five-spot," said Shorty, "skinning" a bill from a considerable roll.
From Si Klegg, Book 3 (of 6) Si And Shorty Meet Mr. Rosenbaum, The Spy, Who Relates His Adventures by McElroy, John
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