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noun

ˈspe-kəl How to pronounce speckle (audio)
Definition of specklenext
as in fleck
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part the cat has a speckle of orange right at her whiskers

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verb

as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly speckled the cookies with colored sugar

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Recent Examples of speckle
Noun
The axolotl was pale with speckles and had injuries to its tail and stomach. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026 Many types of lungwort grow leaves which are frequently splashed with silvery white speckles for extra interest in the shady part of the garden. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
The views—mainly harbor but some over the city—can be enjoyed from plush velvet sofas, while in the more expensive rooms, bottles of spirits line the drinks table and arresting artworks speckle the walls. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for speckle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speckle
  1. fleck
  2. sprinkle
  3. speck
  4. dot
  5. blotch
  6. stain
  7. patch
  8. pepper
Noun
  • One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
  • Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of fleck
Verb
  • For a glossy, sparkly finish, brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle all over with Turbinado sugar before baking.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • One of the surprises aboard Beyond was the enviable art sprinkled throughout every nook and cranny.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • By Pond Farm is now asking a speck under $4 million with Turpin Realtors/Forbes Global Properties.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 July 2026
  • Rather than waiting several years to look at the object through the VLT once more, Sutlieff, Bonse and their colleagues dove into older, archival imagery of the star system, looking for signs of their speck.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
Definition of speck
Verb
  • In one of the last shots, Camille’s character lies flat on a bed with stab wounds dotting her abdomen.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Decades later, fulfilling the typical American Dream of a home with white picket fence dotting the front lawn has become all but unattainable, as home prices have soared 235% since January 2000.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of dot
Noun
  • The next morning, a galaxy of itchy red bumps and blotches stretched from my shoulder to my hip.
    — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
  • Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Definition of blotch
Verb
  • The toes of the woman who wore it must have been stained red.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Improperly Drying Flammable Items Drying clothes stained with any type of chemical stains such as gasoline, paint thinner, or acetone is a hazard.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • These plant pests stimulate the Mexican petunia foliage to grow hairlike portions that form the white patches.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • After a brief rough patch, Montgomery has ranked up his production at the plate lately.
    — Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of patch
Verb
  • Our experts suggest using salt and pepper and adding herbs, spices, or citrus.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The typical guests were generally older couples, average age somewhere around 55-65, peppered here and there with larger groups of friends or families.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of pepper

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