warm spot
Americannoun
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Physiology. a sensory area in the skin that responds to an increase in temperature.
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Informal. a memory or group of memories that one regards with affection.
The good old days are a warm spot with most of us.
Etymology
Origin of warm spot
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Following his reelection in November, Trump said he had "a warm spot in my heart" for the app, which he used as a way to reach younger voters.
From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2025
“I have a little warm spot in my heart.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2024
"Take another very warm spot, like Wisley - located in the Surrey heathland and typified by sandy soils," he says.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2022
Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel, plate or greased plastic wrap, and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, 35 to 45 minutes.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 3, 2021
I turned, just the smallest bit, but it was enough to lose the warm spot I had made.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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