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spots A collection of small, round marks on an animal's fur or skin, often seen as cute or adorable. ■ "I have a new puppy with the cutest spots all over his fur. People can't get enough of him!"
measles A highly infectious disease caused by the measles virus, characterized by a rash of tiny red spots that spread over the entire body. It is also known as the "seven-day fever," because it usually causes symptoms to last for seven days. ■ "Johnny came down with measles and had to miss his friend's birthday party. But at least he got a lot of attention when he returned to school covered in spots."
sunspots noun: small, black spots on the sun's surface that appear to be moving across it. These spots are caused by magnetic activity within the sun and are often seen by amateur astronomers using telescopes. ■ "I was trying to take a selfie with the sun in the background, but I accidentally captured a few sunspots instead. It's like they were photobombing my picture!"
blotchy Adjective describing something with irregular, uneven patches or spots of color. ■ "The cake was blotchy and unevenly colored, making it look like a patchwork quilt."
flecks Small, irregularly shaped spots or patches of something; tiny specks of color. ■ "The artist's use of flecks in her painting created a truly unique and eye-catching piece of work."
Giraffe A tall, long-necked mammal with spots on its coat. ■ I saw a giraffe eating leaves from the top of a tree. It's amazing how far its neck can reach!
giraffes A tall, lanky mammal with a long neck and spots, known for its ability to reach high branches in trees. ■ "I heard that giraffes can go on vacation by just lying down on a tree branch!
Identifies To accurately determine the species or kind of something, often through physical examination. ■ "I can identify a giraffe by its long neck and spots. But I can't identify a hippopotamus unless it's in the water."
jaguar A large, predatory cat with a distinctive golden coat patterned with black spots and rosettes. ■ "I saw a jaguar in the wild today! It was so majestic and powerful that I couldn't help but feel a little intimidated."
Leopard A large, predatory feline with a distinctive golden-yellow coat adorned with black spots. ■ She accidentally stepped on the leopard's tail and was immediately taken hostage by the wild animal.
leopards A type of large, predatory cat that is covered in spots and known for its agility. ■ Did you hear about the leopard who went to college? It got a degree in spotting prey!
pox A skin condition caused by a viral infection, characterized by small red spots and itchy rashes. ■ "I accidentally touched the pox on my hand, and now I'm covered in it!
Sores Small, painful, itchy spots on the skin caused by bacterial or fungal infection. ■ "I forgot to put sunscreen on my face and now I have a sore all over my forehead!"
Spotted adjective Something or someone is marked with spots, especially due to a skin condition or disease. ■ The Dalmatian dog was spotted all over, but he still managed to run fast.
trout A small, cold-water fish with a streamlined body and rows of colorful spots on its sides. ■ "I had so much fun catching trout in the river today. It was like playing with little fishy puppies!"
aprons A piece of fabric worn over the front of a person's clothing, typically to protect against spills or stains. ■ "I always wear an apron when I cook, so that I don't have to worry about getting my shirt dirty.", ■ "The chef was wearing a fancy apron made of silk and lace, but it didn't protect her from spilling sauce on her expensive dress., ■ "I forgot to wear an apron when I was painting, and now my shirt is covered in paint spots.", ■ "The cook's apron had a funny design of cartoon characters on it, which made her smile every time she looked down at it.
chickenpox A highly contagious illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by small red spots on the skin. It is also known as shingles. ■ I never thought I'd miss having chickenpox until I got shingles and realized how much more comfortable it was.
pupils Small, round, dark spots found in the eyes that open and close like tiny lids. Also known as "eyeballs" or "eyes." ■ "When I asked my friend why he always looked so sleepy, he said 'I have big pupils.' And by big, he meant the size of his eyes."
screening A method of detecting and preventing harmful radiation from reaching the skin. ■ I forgot to put on sunscreen while I was out in the garden, now my arms are covered in angry red spots from the intense sun screening. ■ "I need to make sure I'm properly screened before entering any restricted areas.", ■ "The movie theater was fully screened, but we couldn't hear a word the actors were saying.", ■ "He always puts on his favorite sports screening every weekend."
seal A small, furry creature that lives in the Arctic and is known for its cute, fluffy appearance. It has a round, padded body and a white, thick coat with black spots on top. ■ "I saw a seal swimming in the icy waters of the Arctic. It was so cute, I couldn't resist taking a picture with it!"
spotty adjective 1. Having small, irregularly shaped patches of color., 2. Being marked or covered with spots or stains., 3. Characterized by a lack of clarity or organization. ■ The zebra's black and white stripes were so spotty, it looked like a paintbrush had been dipped in both colors and then drawn haphazardly across the animal's body., The student's essay was spotty with grammar errors and run-on sentences., The project timeline was spotty, with some tasks taking weeks to complete while others were finished in a matter of days.