Speckle/ˈspekl/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery Use 'speckle' to describe a visual pattern, helping the reader picture the scene. Her dress had a speckle of red that resembled tiny roses. Pro Tip 2/3Small Size 'Speckle' refers to spots that are small, emphasizing the delicacy of the feature. A delicate speckle of gold dust covered the antique frame. Pro Tip 3/3Not Uniform A 'speckle' suggests a random, non-uniform pattern unlike an ordered polka dot design. The old book's pages had a speckle of brown spots from age.