solar eclipse

noun

: an eclipse of the sun by the moon see eclipse illustration

Examples of solar eclipse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The film has maybe one too many contrived incidents, like a solar eclipse or a zoo liberation or Butcher Hu’s elaborate vengeance plans, that feel cooked up mainly for the opportunity for a cool visual. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 21 May 2024 Astronomy is having a moment this year, thanks to the total solar eclipse that was visible from part of North America on April 8. Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for solar eclipse 

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Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solar eclipse was in 1602

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“Solar eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20eclipse. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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solar eclipse

noun
: an eclipse of the sun by the moon

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