fleck

[flek]

fleck Definition

• 1. a small patch or spot of color or light
• 2. a 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

• speck
• spot
• mark
• dot
• stain

Phrases with fleck

• fleck of foam

  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.

• fleck of dust

  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.