Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

speckle

verb
/ˈspɛkəl/
Definition
To mark with small spots or flecks of color or light.
Examples
  • The artist decided to speckle the canvas with bright colors.
  • Raindrops speckled the window, creating a beautiful pattern.
  • Her dress was speckled with tiny white dots.
Meaning
Speckle refers to small, often irregular spots or marks on a surface, creating a speckled appearance.
Synonyms
  • dot
  • splotch
  • spot
  • fleck
  • stipple