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fleck

[flek]

fleck Definition

  • 1a small patch or spot of color or light
  • 2a tiny mark or spot

Using fleck: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fleck" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    There was a fleck of paint on his shirt.

  • Example

    The sky was blue with flecks of white clouds.

  • Example

    Her eyes had flecks of green in them.

  • Example

    The painting was ruined by a fleck of dirt.

fleck Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fleck

Phrases with fleck

  • a small amount of foam

    Example

    There was a fleck of foam on his lips after he drank the beer.

  • fleck of blood

    a small amount of blood

    Example

    There was a fleck of blood on his shirt after he cut himself.

  • a small particle of dust

    Example

    The sunlight revealed a fleck of dust on the bookshelf.

Origins of fleck

from Middle English 'flecken', meaning 'to spot'

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Summary: fleck in Brief

The term 'fleck' [flek] refers to a small patch or spot of color or light, or a tiny mark or spot. It is often used to describe imperfections or blemishes, such as 'The painting was ruined by a fleck of dirt.' 'Fleck' can also be used in phrases like 'fleck of foam,' 'fleck of blood,' and 'fleck of dust,' to describe small amounts of substances.