Meaning of the word sunspot in English

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

sunspot

US /ˈsʌn.spɑːt/
UK /ˈsʌn.spɒt/

Noun

a dark spot or patch that appears on the surface of the sun and is associated with intense magnetic activity

Example:
Astronomers observed a large sunspot on the solar surface.
The number of sunspots varies in an 11-year cycle.