sunspot
/ˈsʌnspɑt/
noun
- A dark, temporary area on the surface of the sun that is cooler than the surrounding area.
- A large sunspot was visible through the telescope yesterday.
- Sunspots can affect radio communications on Earth.
- Scientists study sunspots to understand the sun's activity cycles.
- A place that receives a lot of direct sunlight, often used for sitting or relaxing.
- The cat found a warm sunspot on the carpet and fell asleep.
- That corner of the patio is the perfect sunspot for reading.
- We moved our chairs to a sunspot in the garden to soak up the rays.