noun
blot
blot
noun
1
A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
"There was an ink blot on the corner of the page."
2
Something that damages a reputation; a disgrace.
"The scandal was a blot on his otherwise spotless career."
verb
1
To soak up excess liquid, especially with absorbent paper.
"She blotted the spilled coffee with a napkin."
2
To stain or mark with a coloured substance.
"Ink blotted the tablecloth when the pen leaked."
How to Use Blot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stain, or something that damages a reputation; also, to soak up liquid.
Common pairings
a blot on one's record
blot out
Word Forms
blotted past tense, blots plural, blots singular
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Etymology
From Middle English blot, meaning a stain or blemish, possibly from Old Norse or Old French roots.