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

Binoculars or a telescope will help if you have them, and unlike with solar eclipses, which are dangerous to view directly, lunar eclipses won't damage your eyes as the Moon's reflected light isn't bright enough.

From BBC

Environmental Protection Agency said it will eliminate the ‘Solar for All’ program designed to help low-income households install solar panels on their homes.

From Los Angeles Times

Heighted solar activity could lead to the Northern Lights being visible further south than usual, with sightings possible with the naked eye.

From BBC

"If you design something that can survive on the lunar surface long-term, you're pretty bulletproof anywhere else in the solar system."

From BBC

The government wants to reduce the UK's carbon emissions by encouraging people to use heat pumps powered with clean energy from sources like wind and solar.

From BBC

Related Words

• cosmic