solar eclipse Meaning & Definition
/ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps/
What Does Solar Eclipse Mean?
As a noun, solar eclipse means A phenomenon occurring when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.
Solar Eclipse in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps// |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | solar eclipses |
Solar Eclipse Definition (Noun)
- A phenomenon occurring when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.
A solar eclipse is one of nature's most impressive sights.
Synonyms of Solar Eclipse
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Solar eclipse synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Solar Eclipse
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Solar Eclipse in a Sentence
A solar eclipse is one of nature's most impressive sights.
Word Forms & Grammar
solar eclipse (plural solar eclipses)
Origin of Solar Eclipse
From solar + eclipse. First use appears c. 1602 in the writings of Thomas Blundeville.
How to Pronounce Solar Eclipse
You say solar eclipse as //ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps//. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (/soʊlɚ).