freckle
noun
one of the small, brownish spots on the skin that are caused by deposition of pigment and that increase in number and darken on exposure to sunlight; lentigo.
freckles
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pluralof freckle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof freckle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
frecklenounone of the small, brownish spots on the skin that are caused by deposition of pigment and that increase in number and darken on exposure to sunlight; lentigo.
Example Sentences
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It's my freckles, I'm told, and having freckles puts me at higher risk of skin cancer.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The biggest risk factors for melanoma turn out to be genetic: having red hair, pale skin, freckles or moles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
You want freckles and edges that lean just shy of too dark.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2026
By the 1920s, a few freckles and a well-placed tan line would probably mean you had moved up a social class or two, and suggested health, wealth and luxurious holidays.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
Very pretty, in a snub-nosed, good-natured way; dark hair, freckles, light blue eyes.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
