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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

umbra

/ˈʌmbrə/ noun · British & US
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What does umbra mean?

noun

The innermost and darkest part of a shadow, where the light source is completely blocked by an object. In astronomy, the umbra is the innermost part of a solar eclipse, where the Moon completely covers the Sun.

Example

"The photographer carefully positioned herself to capture the umbra of the tree's branches on the forest floor."

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