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

Sadly, neither location will host a total eclipse in the next decade, though. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026

While the eclipse is modest compared with North America's recent total eclipses, millions of people will still be able to participate in the global event. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 July 2026

While the total eclipse won't be visible from the United States, people in parts of the country will still be able to catch a partial solar eclipse. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Most total eclipses last only two or three minutes. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for total eclipse

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