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

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

The national weather agency, AEMET, forecast such temperatures across northwest to southeastern Spain, including many areas where the total eclipse will be observed. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

During a total eclipse, the moon completely covers the face of the sun, darkening the sky and revealing just the sun’s outer atmosphere called the corona. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for total eclipse

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