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noun

ˈblät How to pronounce blot (audio)
Definition of blotnext
as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace the bribery scandal was a blot on his reputation

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blot

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verb

as in to stain

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Recent Examples of blot
Noun
Allow the garment to soak for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove it from the detergent solution and blot with a white paper towel or cloth. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 Let the cleaner sit for 15 minutes and blot the excess, or cover it with a damp cloth and leave it for up to 24 hours for heavily soiled or old, set-in spots. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Verb
Use a paper towel to gently blot them dry. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026 Squeeze out any excess water with your hands, then blot the fabric with a clean towel to soak up as much moisture as possible. — Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot
  1. stain
  2. dye
  3. taint
  4. blotch
  5. dot
Noun
  • The puncture left a hole in his sock between his big and middle toes, where a red stain formed.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • The latter would put a permanent stain on the 2026 World Cup and potentially damage the future of the sport in the United States.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of stain
Verb
  • Story’s groomer didn’t dye his whole body—just the puffy fur around his ankles, ears, and the tip of his tail, which fades from violet to a soft lavender like something out of a watercolor painting.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 30 June 2026
  • Thanks to Arianne Phillips, our costume designer, who dyed my blouse to match the walls perfectly.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 June 2026
Definition of dye
Noun
  • The prosecutor’s subjective good faith does not cure the retaliatory taint.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • There’s a purity here, the course free from the taint of bureaucracy governing so much of the academy.
    — Peter Wayne Moe, Longreads, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of taint
Verb
  • Still, in the contents of this collection, some blotched with stray fingerprints or grease splatters, O’Keeffe left traces of her daily effort to maintain Abiquiu as a sanctuary.
    — Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2020
  • His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay.
    — Thomas Palmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Definition of blotch
Verb
  • The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Lucky for her, Mackenzie lives here, less than an hour outside of Miami in a state that's dotted with bodies of water.
    — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 1 July 2026
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