Definition of beauty spot

beauty spotnoun

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/ˈbjuːti spɒt//ˈbjuːti spɑːt/

The term "beauty spot" has been in use for centuries to describe a small, attractive mark or blemish on the human body, typically found on the face or neck. Its exact origin is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have come from the Victorian era in the late 1800s. At the time, women's fashion dictated the use of heavy makeup and elaborate hairstyles, which often masked natural features. As a result, some women began to showcase a small, natural mark in order to draw attention to their unique beauty. These marks, which could be in the form of moles, birthmarks, or other natural imperfections, were called "beauty spots". The term gained popularity after it was used in several popular novels of the time, such as Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" and Elizabeth Gaskell's "Cranford". These stories portrayed beauty spots as a symbol of a woman's individuality and unconventional beauty, helping to cement their popularity. Over time, the use of beauty spots became less common as makeup and fashion trends changed. However, the term persists today as a way to describe any small, attractive mark on the body that enhances a person's natural beauty.

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a place in the countryside which is famous because it is beautiful

một nơi ở nông thôn nổi tiếng vì nó đẹp

Example:
  • The lake is one of the local beauty spots.

    Hồ là một trong những thắng cảnh đẹp của địa phương.

a small dark spot on a woman’s face, which used to be thought to make her more beautiful

một đốm đen nhỏ trên khuôn mặt của phụ nữ, trước đây người ta cho rằng nó làm cho cô ấy đẹp hơn

Example:
  • She had a small beauty spot on the left side of her face.

    Cô ấy có một nốt ruồi nhỏ ở bên trái khuôn mặt.