Meaning & Definition of word "Sunbeam"
Sunbeam
/ˈsʌnˌbiːm/
noun:
- 1. A ray of sunlight.
- Example: The sunbeam streamed through the window, illuminating the dust in the air.
- 2. A beam of light that appears to emanate from the sun.
- Example: Children laughed and played in the sunshine, dancing in the sunbeams that fell on the grass.
- 3. A metaphorical term used to describe something that brings joy or hope.
- Example: She was a sunbeam in my life, brightening even the darkest of days.
Etymology
●From Middle English 'sune', 'beame' meaning ray.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sunbeam of happiness:
A person or thing that brings joy.
catching a sunbeam:
Enjoying a moment of happiness or light.
chasing sunbeams:
Pursuing fleeting moments of joy or happiness.
Related Words
sunlight:
The natural light of the sun.
ray:
A narrow beam of light.
radiance:
Brightness or light emitted from an object.
Slang Meanings of sunbeam
Meaning: A term of endearment.
● Example Sentence: Hey there, sunbeam! How's your day going?
Meaning: Someone who is overly cheerful.
● Example Sentence: She walks into the room and brightens it up like a little sunbeam.