Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mote

Noun

/moʊt/

Definition

A mote is a tiny piece of dust or a small particle.

Examples

The sunlight streaming through the window highlighted a mote floating in the air.
She brushed away the mote from the table before setting down her coffee.
He couldn’t see the mote in his eye until he looked in the mirror.

Meaning

It can refer to any small speck or particle that may be barely visible, often used in contexts to emphasize how trivial or insignificant something may be.