the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
Used in a Sentence
corona
How to use corona in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for corona.
Editorial note
The image exhibits all kinds of subtle noise in the light's corona.
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Quick take
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of corona gathered in one view.
(botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for corona.
noun
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
See also: aureole
noun
(botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower
noun
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
See also: corposant
noun
one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object
noun
(anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape
noun
a long cigar with blunt ends
Example sentences
The image exhibits all kinds of subtle noise in the light's corona.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use corona in a sentence?
The image exhibits all kinds of subtle noise in the light's corona.
What does corona mean?
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
What part of speech is corona?
corona is commonly used as noun.