corona
Corona (noun) means the glowing outer atmosphere of the sun, visible as a bright ring during a total solar eclipse. Example: “Photographers waited for totality to capture the sun's corona.”
How to use corona
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA glowing ring of light around the sun, moon, or another bright object; informally, a coronavirus infection.
Using "corona" alone to mean COVID-19 is informal/colloquial.
Word forms
coronaed past tense, coronas plural, coronae plural, coronæ plural, coronas plural, coronas plural, corone plural, coronas plural, coronas singular
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Photographers waited for totality to capture the sun's _____.
Etymology
From Latin "corona" ("crown, garland"), from Greek "korōnē." A doublet of "crown" and "krone."
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What does “corona” mean?
The word “corona” means the glowing outer atmosphere of the sun, visible as a bright ring during a total solar eclipse. In plain terms, a glowing ring of light around the sun, moon, or another bright object; informally, a coronavirus infection.
How do you pronounce “corona”?
“Corona” is pronounced kuh-ROH-nuh (/kəˈɹoʊ.nə/ in IPA).
How do you use “corona” in a sentence?
Here is “corona” used in a sentence: “Photographers waited for totality to capture the sun's corona.”
What part of speech is “corona”?
“Corona” is a noun.
Where does the word “corona” come from?
The word “corona” comes from Latin. From Latin "corona" ("crown, garland"), from Greek "korōnē." A doublet of "crown" and "krone.".
Is “corona” a common word?
“Corona” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “corona” have?
“Corona” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the glowing outer atmosphere of the sun, visible as a bright ring during a total solar eclipse.