noun
dots
noun
1
Plural of dot; also used for the punctuation mark of three dots (an ellipsis) showing an unfinished thought or omitted text.
"She trailed off mid-sentence, replaced by three dots in the text message."
"The fabric was covered in tiny blue dots."
How to Use Dots
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one dot — including the "..." used to show a pause or missing text.
Common pairings
dot dot dot
polka dots
connect the dots
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She trailed off mid-sentence, replaced by three _____ in the text message.