sunspot
1 synonym for sunspot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A region on the sun's surface that is cooler than the area around it and has intense magnetic activity.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sunspot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a large sunspot
sunspot activity
observe a sunspot
a group of sunspots
It is a standard word, most often used in astronomy and science writing.
Etymology
The word is a compound of the English words sun and spot.
Full origin of sunspot →Frequently asked questions
What is a sunspot?
A sunspot is a region on the sun's surface that is cooler than its surroundings and has intense magnetic activity.
Why do sunspots look dark?
They have a lower temperature than the surface around them, so they appear darker by comparison.
Is sunspot one word or two?
It is written as one word, and the plural is sunspots.
