Meaning of the word freckle in English

What does freckle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

freckle

US /ˈfrek.əl/

UK /ˈfrek.əl/

a small, light brown spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced after exposure to the sun

Example:

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She has a few cute freckles on her nose.

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His face was covered with freckles from spending too much time in the sun.

Synonym:

spot mark blemish

to mark or cover with freckles

Example:

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The sun began to freckle her shoulders.

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His skin was lightly freckled from his time outdoors.

Synonym:

spot dot speckle

Related Word:

freckled