sunspot

/ˈsʌnspɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

A dark region on the surface of the sun, caused by a concentration of magnetic fields.

“The astronomer studied the sunspot’s intense magnetic field.”

2. noun

A noticeable or prominent feature.

“The new restaurant became a sunspot in the city’s culinary scene.”

Synonyms

  • blem
  • blemish
  • mark

Antonyms

  • brightness
  • clearness