Sun

/sʌn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The star at the center of the solar system that provides light and heat to the Earth and other planets.

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

The light or warmth received from this star.

We enjoyed the sun on the beach last weekend.

A celestial body resembling the sun, especially when considered as a symbol of warmth or light.

The sun in her painting was vibrant and full of life.

verb

To expose to sunlight.

We decided to sun our towels before we sat down on the beach.

Old English sunne, from Proto-Germanic *sunnōn.

sunshine

the sunlight, especially at its most pleasant.

under the sun

in the world; anywhere.

make hay while the sun shines

take advantage of favorable conditions.

sunset

the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon.

sunrise

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon.

sunbeam

a ray of sunlight.

To be very tan, often from sun exposure.

After spending all day at the beach, she was totally sun-kissed.

A great day or bright event.

That party was a total sun!