1spot 
/ˈspɑ:t/ noun
plural spots /ˈspɑ:t/ noun [count] 1 a : a small area of a surface that is different from other areas
▪ The wood still has some rough spots. ▪ The chair's original paint is still visible in spots. ▪ He fell through a weak spot in the ice. — often + on ▪ The dog is black with a white spot on its chest. ▪ There are wet spots on the floor. ▪ a sore spot on his hand ▪ He tries to cover up the bald spot on his head. ▪ a bruised spot on the apple — see also beauty spot, sunspot
b : a small amount of a substance that is on something
▪ The tablecloth had a couple of spots. ▪ There were mud spots on the back of his pants. ▪ rust spots on the metal — often + of ▪ a spot of grease ▪ There was a tiny spot of ketchup at the corner of her mouth. ▪ There wasn't a spot of dust anywhere.
c : a small mark or lump on your skin, on the surface of a plant, etc.
▪ I noticed some red spots on my arms. ▪ spots of rot on the leaf
d Brit : pimple
▪ a teenager with spots on his face 2 : a particular space or area : place
▪ This looks like a good spot for a picnic. ▪ a sunny/shady spot ▪ a quiet spot by the river ▪ our family's favorite vacation spot ▪ We had trouble finding a parking spot. [=space] ▪ The battle happened exactly on/at this spot over 150 years ago. ▪ There are spots in the essay where the writer drifts from his argument. ▪ This is a good spot to stop the movie. — see also black spot, hot spot, nightspot, trouble spot, bright spot at bright 3 : a particular position in a competition, organization, program, etc.
▪ The teams are battling for the last play-off spot. ▪ The band deserves a better spot in the festival's lineup. ▪ The talk show has been moved to a daytime spot. ▪ He's trying out for a spot on the team. ▪ With such a large lead, the team is in a comfortable spot. 4 : an appearance on a television or radio program
▪ The host has several guest spots lined up tonight. 5 : a short announcement or advertisement on television or radio
▪ advertising spots 6 : a difficult or embarrassing position or situation — usually singular ▪ When the truth came out, they found themselves in an awful spot. [=fix, mess, predicament] ▪ You put me in a (tight) spot. 7 Brit : a small amount of something
▪ I had a spot of [=bit of] trouble putting the bicycle together. ▪ How about a spot of tennis before lunch? ▪ a spot of lunch ▪ Just a spot of brandy, please. ▪ They had a spot of bother with the Inland Revenue.
▪ The wood still has some rough spots. ▪ The chair's original paint is still visible in spots. ▪ He fell through a weak spot in the ice. — often + on ▪ The dog is black with a white spot on its chest. ▪ There are wet spots on the floor. ▪ a sore spot on his hand ▪ He tries to cover up the bald spot on his head. ▪ a bruised spot on the apple — see also beauty spot, sunspot
b : a small amount of a substance that is on something
▪ The tablecloth had a couple of spots. ▪ There were mud spots on the back of his pants. ▪ rust spots on the metal — often + of ▪ a spot of grease ▪ There was a tiny spot of ketchup at the corner of her mouth. ▪ There wasn't a spot of dust anywhere.
c : a small mark or lump on your skin, on the surface of a plant, etc.
▪ I noticed some red spots on my arms. ▪ spots of rot on the leaf
d Brit : pimple
▪ a teenager with spots on his face
▪ This looks like a good spot for a picnic. ▪ a sunny/shady spot ▪ a quiet spot by the river ▪ our family's favorite vacation spot ▪ We had trouble finding a parking spot. [=space] ▪ The battle happened exactly on/at this spot over 150 years ago. ▪ There are spots in the essay where the writer drifts from his argument. ▪ This is a good spot to stop the movie. — see also black spot, hot spot, nightspot, trouble spot, bright spot at bright
▪ The teams are battling for the last play-off spot. ▪ The band deserves a better spot in the festival's lineup. ▪ The talk show has been moved to a daytime spot. ▪ He's trying out for a spot on the team. ▪ With such a large lead, the team is in a comfortable spot.
▪ The host has several guest spots lined up tonight.
▪ advertising spots
▪ I had a spot of [=bit of] trouble putting the bicycle together. ▪ How about a spot of tennis before lunch? ▪ a spot of lunch ▪ Just a spot of brandy, please. ▪ They had a spot of bother with the Inland Revenue.
a leopard can't change its spots — see leopard
hit the spot
informal, of food or drink : to be very enjoyable or satisfying
▪ That dinner really hit the spot. [=I enjoyed that dinner very much]
▪ That dinner really hit the spot. [=I enjoyed that dinner very much]
knock spots off
Brit, informal : to be much better than (someone or something)
▪ They knock spots off the competition.
▪ They knock spots off the competition.
on the spot 1 : right away at the place that has been mentioned : immediately
▪ I offered him the job when he came for an interview, and he accepted the offer on the spot. ▪ When the boss saw him stealing, he was fired on the spot. 2 : at the place where something is happening
▪ She was on the spot reporting on the fire soon after the alarm was sounded. 3 : in a difficult or dangerous position or situation
▪ The question put me on the spot. 4 Brit : in the same location without moving forward or backward
▪ running/jogging on the spot [=(US) in place]
▪ I offered him the job when he came for an interview, and he accepted the offer on the spot. ▪ When the boss saw him stealing, he was fired on the spot.
▪ She was on the spot reporting on the fire soon after the alarm was sounded.
▪ The question put me on the spot.
▪ running/jogging on the spot [=(US) in place]
— see also blind spot, soft spot
