How to Use jot in a Sentence

jot

1 of 2 noun
  • Every scrap of wood, snip of fiber or jot of stone must be removed by hand.
    — Matt Peckham, Time, 6 Oct. 2017
  • The faithful need to hear them and see them, every jot and tittle, like a prayer or a chant.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Yet none of this censure is likely to make a jot of difference.
    — Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2020
  • Each flash, zoom and jot captures a new angle of the casing’s unique markings.
    — Dallas News, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Beyond black-and-navy, some folks refuse to let brown duet with black, or fret if the shades of their shoes and belt differ a jot.
    — Jamie Waters, wsj.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • But the loss of a single cell’s contribution matters not a jot.
    — The Economist, 16 Sep. 2017
  • These jot books still exist, and they’re kept in the Benson Ford archives.
    — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2021
  • As Orlean jots down that last bit, Laroche looks shocked—but also a little charmed.
    — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Notes have evolved to be as complex and intricate as the subject of the notes or as simple as a jot of a reminder.
    — Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Now, while her mom is caring for patients, Ruby goes room to room, jots down wishes and sets out to grant them.
    — CBS News, 26 Dec. 2019
  • What the effect of this attack might be on the combustible politics of the region in question matters not a jot.
    — The New Yorker, 20 May 2022
  • Now, while her mom is caring for patients, Ruby goes room-to-room, jots down wishes and then sets out to grant those wishes.
    — Steve Hartman, CBS News, 28 June 2019
  • The hefty notepad features 65 warm-white, lined pages that are perfectly spaced to write grocery lists, jot reminders, and more.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Whereas a caddie jots down notes in a yardage book, Morse keeps observations on his phone and refers to them year after year.
    — Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • But the crime boss wouldn't go down without a fight and kept shooting at Black Lightning, forcing the hero to kill his nemesis with a jot of lightning.
    — Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 25 May 2021
  • The strikes by the US and its allies will not change the military situation in Syria one jot.
    — Tim Lister, CNN, 14 Apr. 2018
  • This could be something as simple as a quick jot in your Notes app, or super extra like an advanced Excel spreadsheet—whatever works best for you.
    — Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
  • But Mayweather didn’t have a jot of trouble against southpaw Robert Guerrero in 2013.
    — Martin Rogers, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2017
  • When Ava runs off to the bathroom, Deborah instinctively reaches for her notebook and jots down another idea.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
  • The free kick came in controversial circumstances after a further two minutes of injury time were played at the end of the contest, but the hosts won't care one jot as they were spared the ignominy of losing on home soil.
    — SI.com, 3 Mar. 2018
  • None of which matters a jot, in practical terms, for guests at The Leinster or any of McKillen’s other hotels that belong to what is now known as The Dean Group.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026

jot

2 of 2 verb
  • He paused to jot a few notes on a slip of paper.
  • Sit down and jot some of these things down.
    — Kristen Arnett august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Take time to jot down some goals for your new year ahead.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Give a friend with a lot on their mind a place to jot it all down.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Bring along a notebook and smudge-proof pen to jot down ideas along the way.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2022
  • No more scrambling to jot down every point.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • No more scrambling to jot down every point.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Try jotting down your thoughts in a journal.
    — Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Notes app isn’t just a place to jot down your grocery list.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2022
  • The wish sheets have become more than a place where people jot down a few words.
    — Kristen Rogers and Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 Feb. 2020
  • This sleek option from @lookbullet is a sweet way to start jotting down your dreams.
    — Blake Bakkila, Health.com, 22 Feb. 2018
  • Her mother always writes the recipe by hand, so jot this one down for your recipe tin.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
  • For those who haven’t already done so, grab something to write with and jot that down.
    — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
  • Hang it by the front door to jot down and little reminders or greetings.
    — Brittney Morgan, housebeautiful.com, 5 May 2023
  • Kraus always carries a small black notebook around to jot down ideas in.
    — Janet Potter, Chicago Reader, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Just always jotting notes down.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Dak Prescott was busy jotting down a few notes when the question was posed.
    — David Moore, Dallas News, 28 July 2023
  • Then, jot yourself a quick grocery list of any items that need to be replaced.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
  • Spivey jotted down the names on her note sheet, then underlined each word twice.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Quick Notes gives you quick, popup-style notepads to jot things down from within any app.
    — Dave Johnson, Forbes, 7 June 2021
  • Carry around a pad and pen to jot down orders during the party.
    — Larry Stansbury, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2021
  • Printing out or jotting down a recipe on a piece of paper is just simpler.
    — Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2018
  • On Instacart, put in a few key items and jot down their prices at all of your local stores.
    — Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Keep a pen handy to jot down notes, as some of your ideas could be revolutionary.
    — Magi Helena, oregonlive, 5 Jan. 2020
  • Consider jotting down some of your better ideas, though do try them out on a friend.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 3 Dec. 2019
  • Some jotted down things to say in notebooks while others made signs near the fountain.
    — Riley Bunch The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (tns), al, 15 May 2023
  • At the time, Jotto paper pads were sold in stores to jot down word guesses.
    — Joseph Pisani, WSJ, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Take out your pen and jot down some A-listers, the buzzier the better.
    — Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Times interview and jotted down notes.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
  • At least three women have frequently been jotting down notes.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026

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