First Known Use: 15th century
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solar
adjective so·lar \ˈsō-lər, -ˌlär\
: of or relating to the sun
: produced by or using the sun's light or heat
Full Definition of SOLAR
1
: of, derived from, relating to, or caused by the sun
2
: measured by the earth's course in relation to the sun <a solar year>; also : relating to or reckoned by solar time
3
a : produced or operated by the action of the sun's light or heat <solar energy> b : utilizing the sun's rays especially to produce heat or electricity <a solar house>; also : of or relating to such utilization <solar design>
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Origin of SOLAR
Middle English, from Latin solaris, from sol sun; akin to Old English & Old Norse sōl sun, Lithuanian saulė, Greek hēlios
Rhymes with SOLAR
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SOLAR Defined for Kids
solar
adjective so·lar \ˈsō-lər\
Definition of SOLAR for Kids
1
: of or relating to the sun <a solar eclipse>
2
: measured by the earth's course around the sun <a solar year>
3
: produced or made to work by the action of the sun's light or heat <solar energy>
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