speckle

noun
UK: /ˈspekl/
US: /ˈspekl/

  1. A small mark or spot on a surface.

    1. There is a speckle of paint on your shirt.
    2. The artist added a speckle of bright blue to give the painting depth.

Synonyms

dot fleck mottle stipple spot
speckle verb

  1. To mark with small spots or patches of color.

    1. The baker speckle the cake with powdered sugar.
    2. Sunlight began to speckle the forest floor as the clouds parted.

  2. To be covered or marked with small spots.

    1. Her face speckle easily in the sun.
    2. The old mirror was beginning to speckle with age and oxidation.
speckle adjective

  1. Covered with speckles; having small spots or patches of color.

    1. The egg was speckle.
    2. The bird has a speckle breast, which helps it blend in with the trees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "speckle" is /ˈspekl/ in British English and /ˈspekl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "speckle": dot, fleck, mottle, stipple, spot.

Example usage of "speckle": "There is a speckle of paint on your shirt.". More examples on the page.