Blotch

Pronunciation: /blɑtʃ/

Definitions of blotch

noun a small mark or stain, typically one that is irregular in shape

Example Sentences

A1 She accidentally spilled coffee on her white shirt, leaving a large blotch.

A2 The artist added a red blotch to the painting to create contrast.

B1 The stain on the carpet was a dark blotch that was difficult to remove.

B2 The blotch on the document made it difficult to read the important information.

C1 The scientist examined the specimen under a microscope and noticed a strange blotch on its surface.

C2 The blotch of paint on the canvas added an interesting texture to the artwork.

Examples of blotch in a Sentence

formal The artist carefully covered up the blotch on the canvas with a layer of white paint.

informal I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt and now there's a big blotch on it.

slang She got a blotch of ketchup on her pants while eating her fries.

figurative The scandal left a blotch on his reputation that he could never fully erase.

Grammatical Forms of blotch

• past tense: blotched
• plural: blotches
• comparative: more blotchy
• superlative: most blotchy
• present tense: blotch
• future tense: will blotch
• perfect tense: have blotched
• continuous tense: is blotching
• singular: blotch
• positive degree: blotchy
• infinitive: to blotch
• gerund: blotching
• participle: blotched

Origin and Evolution of blotch

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'blotch' originated from Middle English 'blacche' which meant a white spot on the skin or fur.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'blotch' expanded to refer to any irregular spot or stain on a surface, not just limited to skin or fur.