Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

beauty-spot

Noun
/ˈbjuːti spɒt/
Definition
A small mark or blemish on the skin, particularly on the face, that is considered attractive or adds to a person’s beauty.
Examples
  • She had a beauty-spot just above her lip that many found charming.
  • In the past, beauty-spots were used to signify social status and beauty in various cultures.
Meaning
A beauty-spot is often seen as a distinctive feature that enhances appearance, sometimes deliberately accentuated with cosmetics.
Synonyms
  • beauty mark
  • freckle
  • blemish