solar

¹

[soh-ler]

adjective

1. of or relating to the sun.

   solar phenomena.

2. determined by the sun.

   solar hour.

3. proceeding from the sun, as light or heat.

4. utilizing, operated by, or depending on solar energy.

   a solar building;

   a solar stove.

5. indicating time by means of or with reference to the sun.

   a solar chronometer.

6. manufacturing or providing solar power.

   the solar industry.

7. Astrology.,  subject to the influence of the sun.

noun

1. Informal.,  solar energy.

solar

²

Also soller

[sol-er, soh-ler]

noun

1. a private or upper chamber in a medieval English house.

solar

/ ˈsəʊlə /

adjective

1. of or relating to the sun

   solar eclipse

2. operating by or utilizing the energy of the sun

   solar cell

3. astronomy determined from the motion of the earth relative to the sun

   solar year

4. astrology subject to the influence of the sun

solar

1. Relating to the Sun.

2. Using or operated by energy from the Sun.

3. Measured in reference to the Sun.

Word History and Origins

Origin of solar¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin sōlāris, equivalent to sōl + -āris adjective suffix; sun, -ar ¹

Origin of solar²

First recorded before 900; Middle English solar, soler, from Old English solor, soler, and Anglo-French soler, Old French solier, from Latin sōlārium solarium

Word History and Origins

Origin of solar¹

C15: from Latin sōlāris, from sōl the sun

Example Sentences

At the heart of the giant galaxy M87 lies the black hole M87*, which contains a staggering six and a half billion solar masses and spins rapidly on its axis.

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China remains way ahead in clean energy growth, adding more solar and wind capacity than the rest of the world combined.

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The administration this year has canceled a $7 billion program to help low-income households install solar panels on their homes and halted the development of off-shore wind projects, among other efforts.

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He said he checked neighbouring Bogo town and saw solar lamps casting a dim glow over streets strewn with boulders.

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California and other states on Vought’s list have been working to advance clean energy projects such as solar power and offshore wind.

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Related Words

• cosmic