adjective
solar
SOH-luh
adjective
1
Relating to, coming from, or powered by the sun.
"They installed solar panels on the roof to cut their electricity bills."
"The eclipse offered a rare view of solar activity."
How to Use Solar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything to do with the sun, especially energy or power generated from sunlight.
Common pairings
solar power
solar panel
solar energy
solar eclipse
Word Forms
solars plural
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Etymology
From Latin sōlāris, from sōl ("sun").