mote

noun
UK: /məʊt/
US: /moʊt/

  1. A tiny piece of dust or other substance.

    1. I saw a mote of dust in the air.
    2. A mote of pollen floated near the window, catching the sunlight.

  2. A very small amount of something.

    1. There isn't a mote of evidence to support his claim.
    2. She hasn't a mote of interest in sports, preferring to read books.

Synonyms

particle iota crumb whit speck

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mote" in English means: A tiny piece of dust or other substance., A very small amount of something..

The phonetic transcription of "mote" is /məʊt/ in British English and /moʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mote": particle, iota, crumb, whit, speck.

Example usage of "mote": "I saw a mote of dust in the air.". More examples on the page.