Pronunciation: /blɑt/

Definitions of blot

noun a spot or stain, especially of ink on paper

Example Sentences

A1 She accidentally spilled ink on her paper, creating a blot.

A2 The blot on his shirt was caused by the coffee he spilled.

B1 The blot on the painting needed to be carefully removed by a professional.

B2 The detective found a blot of blood on the suspect's clothing.

C1 The blot on the document raised suspicions about its authenticity.

C2 The artist carefully added a blot of color to the canvas to enhance the overall composition.

verb to make a spot or stain on something

Example Sentences

A1 She accidentally blotted ink on her new shirt.

A2 The raindrops blotted out the words on the paper.

B1 He used a tissue to blot the excess oil from the pizza.

B2 The makeup artist carefully blotted the excess foundation on the model's face.

C1 The scandal threatened to blot the politician's reputation forever.

C2 The dark clouds blotted out the sun, casting a shadow over the entire city.

Examples of blot in a Sentence

formal The ink blot on the document made it difficult to read.

informal She accidentally spilled coffee on her shirt, leaving a blot.

slang I can't believe you made such a blot on your test paper.

figurative The scandal was a blot on the politician's reputation.

Grammatical Forms of blot

past tense

blotted

plural

blots

comparative

more blot

superlative

most blot

present tense

blots

future tense

will blot

perfect tense

have blotted

continuous tense

is blotting

singular

blot

positive degree

blot

infinitive

to blot

gerund

blotting

participle

blotting

Origin and Evolution of blot

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'blot' originated from Old Norse 'blotr' meaning a sacrifice or offering to the gods.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'blot' shifted from a religious sacrifice to a stain or mark on a surface.