noun
freckle
FREH-kuhl
Freckle (noun) means a small patch of brownish pigment on the skin, often from sun exposure. Example: “Her nose was covered in freckles after a summer at the beach.”
noun
1
A small patch of brownish pigment on the skin, often from sun exposure.
"Her nose was covered in freckles after a summer at the beach."
"He has a light dusting of freckles across his cheeks."
verb
1
To develop or become covered in freckles.
"Her skin freckles easily whenever she spends time outdoors."
How to use freckle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small brown spot on skin, usually caused by sun.
Common pairings
covered in freckles
a smattering of freckles
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Word forms
- Plural
- freckles
- Third person singular
- freckles
- Past tense
- freckled
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Etymology
From Middle English freken/frekel, ultimately from an Old Norse word for a small spot, related to Old English words meaning "to sprinkle."
Synonyms
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ephelis
lentigo
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Rhymes for freckle
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What does “freckle” mean?
The word “freckle” means a small patch of brownish pigment on the skin, often from sun exposure. In plain terms, a small brown spot on skin, usually caused by sun.
How do you pronounce “freckle”?
“Freckle” is pronounced FREH-kuhl (/ˈfɹɛkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “freckle” in a sentence?
Here is “freckle” used in a sentence: “Her nose was covered in freckles after a summer at the beach.”
What is another word for “freckle”?
Words with a similar meaning to “freckle” include ephelis and lentigo.
What part of speech is “freckle”?
Depending on how it is used, “freckle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “freckle” come from?
The word “freckle” comes from Old English. From Middle English freken/frekel, ultimately from an Old Norse word for a small spot, related to Old English words meaning "to sprinkle.".
How many meanings does “freckle” have?
“Freckle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small patch of brownish pigment on the skin, often from sun exposure.
