total eclipse

noun

: an eclipse in which one celestial body is completely obscured by the shadow or body of another

Examples of total eclipse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In practice, that meant working with Captain Mathieu Tsingrilaras to position Le Boréal on eclipse day in a location free of any clouds that might otherwise obscure the total eclipse. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The funeral was held less than a week after her signature song served as the soundtrack at celebrations marking a total eclipse that darkened skies across parts of Europe. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

A pop star hits back at the White House, a total eclipse blankets much of Europe, and a dating app makes a big change. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026

The next total eclipse in the US The United States will next glimpse a total solar eclipse on March 30, 2033, and even then the Russia-centric path includes only Alaska, with totality lasting 2 minutes and 37 seconds. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for total eclipse

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