Definition of SOLAR

solar

Plural: solars

Adjective

  • relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
    • "solar eclipse"
    • "solar energy"

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun
  • Born under the predominant influence of the sun.
  • Measured by the progress or revolution of the sun in the ecliptic; as, the solar year.
  • Produced by the action of the sun, or peculiarly affected by its influence.
  • Employing solar power.

Noun

  • solar energy
  • A loft or upper chamber forming the private accommodation of the head of the household in a medieval hall; a garret room.

Examples

  • "a solar furnace"
  • "solar influence"
  • "solar light"
  • "solar rays"

Origin / Etymology

From Late Middle English solar, from Latin sōlāris, from sōl (“sun”), from Proto-Indo-European *sóh₂wl̥ (“sun”).

Synonyms

sunly

Scrabble Score: 5

solar is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
solar is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
solar is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

solar is a valid Words With Friends word