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
Families with pale skin, freckles or a history of skin cancer should be extra careful.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
You want freckles and edges that lean just shy of too dark.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2026
Accessories—anything from shoelace charms to glitter freckles to decor for your decor—give consumers ways to update their look and express themselves at a fraction of the cost.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
I turn around to see a short redheaded girl with masses of freckles bobbing toward us with her tray.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
