black spot
1 of 1noun/blæk spɑt/
Forms:black spots
1
a physical location known for frequent danger, accidents, or problems
- That intersection is a black spot for crashes.
- The coastal road has several black spots in poor weather.
- This crossing is a well-known black spot in the city.
- Emergency services monitor that black spot closely.
- Local news highlighted five new traffic black spots.
2
a problematic or dangerous area in a system, situation, or organization
- Youth unemployment is a major black spot in the economy.
- The report highlights black spots in national security.
- Poor communication is a black spot in the company's workflow.
- The software had several black spots before the update.
- Corruption remains a black spot in the health sector.