adjective
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characterized by spots or marks, esp in having a pattern of spots
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stained or blemished; soiled or bespattered
Other Word Forms
- spottedly adverb
- spottedness noun
Etymology
Origin of spotted
Example Sentences
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It then was spotted back near Abatti’s hunting grounds in California at about 4:40 a.m. the following morning.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
As the car came to a standstill at a junction, I spotted one of the giant black birds that seemed to have followed me around Panama, perched imperiously on the side of the road.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
Maybe you’ve spotted fashion reminiscent of the minimalism that defined the decade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
It first entered UK waters on 26 March at 12:39 GMT and its presence was spotted by a user on X.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
I’ve seen her around at school a couple of times lately, but always spotted her before she’s noticed me, and nowadays I just do an immediate swerve to avoid her.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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