annular

adjective

an·​nu·​lar ˈan-yə-lər 

: of, relating to, or forming a ring

an annular skin lesion

Examples of annular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Proba-2 had an unobstructed view from space, on Earth the full annular phase was only visible from remote locations in Antarctica, limiting the spectacle to just a small number of researchers stationed at remote scientific outposts … and a lot of penguins. —Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026

The event, also called an annular solar eclipse, reportedly lasted about two hours from start to finish as viewed from Concordia Station in Antarctica, and the fiery ring was visible for just more than two minutes. —Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026

The annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, according to NASA. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026

What is an annular solar eclipse in Aquarius? —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French annulaire, from Medieval Latin anularis, from Latin anulus

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing annular

• annular eclipse

Rhymes for annular

• granular
• intergranular

Kids Definition

annular

adjective

an·​nu·​lar ˈan-yə-lər 

: of, relating to, or forming a ring

Medical Definition

annular

adjective

an·​nu·​lar ˈan-yə-lər 

: of, relating to, or forming a ring

the annular diaphragm of a microscope