five-spot

[fahyv-spot]

noun

1. a playing card or the upward face of a die bearing five pips; a domino one half of which bears five pips.

2. Slang.,  a five-dollar bill.

3. 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.

five-spot

noun

1. (in the US) a five-dollar bill

Word History and Origins

Origin of five-spot¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

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

Despite striking out seven batters, he was knocked around for a five-spot in the third, punctuated by a hanging curveball Michael Toglia hit for a grand slam.

From Los Angeles Times

Kentucky’s five-spot rise marked the biggest jump of the week.

From Washington Times

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

Auburn: Fresh from a five-spot jump in the rankings, the Tigers won in an arena where they had struggled, losing 10 of their previous 12.

From Seattle Times