warm spot

American  

noun

1. Physiology. a sensory area in the skin that responds to an increase in temperature.

2. Informal. a memory or group of memories that one regards with affection.

   The good old days are a warm spot with most of us.

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Etymology

Origin of warm spot

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

In December he said he had a "warm spot" for the app as it helped him with young voters in the 2024 election.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

Following his reelection in November, Trump told the media he had "a warm spot in my heart" for the app, which he used as a way to reach younger voters.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

“I will always have a warm spot for the people of Tesla and Tesla products in my heart and wish the team and company the best in the future.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

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

Axel doesn’t wait another second; he leaves the ottoman for Frank’s warm spot on the couch, lets Ray jump right back up into his lap.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers