CEFR B1

age spot

noun phrase

Meaning

A small, usually brown or gray, area of skin that appears as people get older, often as a result of sun exposure.

Examples

The dermatologist examined the age spots on her face and recommended a cream to reduce their appearance.
Age spots can be unsightly, but they are generally harmless and do not require medical treatment.

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age spot (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪdʒ spɒt/

Definition

A small, usually brown or gray, area of skin that appears as people get older, often as a result of sun exposure.

Examples

The dermatologist examined the age spots on her face and recommended a cream to reduce their appearance.
Age spots can be unsightly, but they are generally harmless and do not require medical treatment.

How to Use age spot

have age spots (verb phrase): to have areas of skin discoloration due to aging — "She has age spots on her hands and face."
remove age spots (verb phrase): to get rid of age spots through medical treatment — "The dermatologist can help remove age spots with laser therapy."

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