solar Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
    • solar eclipse
    • solar energy

WordNet

So"lar noun
Etymology
OE. soler, AS. solere, L. solarium, from sol the sun. See Solar, a.
Definitions
  1. A loft or upper chamber; a garret room. Obs. Written also soler, solere, sollar. Oxf. Gloss.
So"lar adjective
Etymology
L. solaris, fr. sol the sun; akin to As. sl, Icel. sl, Goth. sauil, Lith. saule, W. haul,. sul, Skr. svar, perhaps to E. sun:F. solaire. Cf. Parasol. Sun.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun; as, the solar system; solar light; solar rays; solar influence. See Solar system, below.
  2. (Astrol.) Born under the predominant influence of the sun. Obs.
    And proud beside, as solar people are. Dryden.
  3. Measured by the progress or revolution of the sun in the ecliptic; as, the solar year.
  4. Produced by the action of the sun, or peculiarly affected by its influence.
    They denominate some herbs solar, and some lunar. Bacon.

Webster 1913