Word Verb
speckled
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈspɛkəɫd/ UK /spˈɛkəld/ speck·led
Definition
v.covered with small, dark spots or marks. You use this to describe things like eggs, birds, or even the sky when it is cloudy.
v.marked with small, irregularly distributed spots or patches. Often used to describe surfaces or textures that have a mottled appearance.
Examples
“The chicken laid a speckled egg this morning.”
“The old wooden fence was speckled with moss and lichen after years of being in the garden.”
“The morning sky was speckled with wisps of white cloud, suggesting that the weather would remain clear for the duration of the hike.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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