Sunbeam

/ˈsʌnˌbiːm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A ray of sunlight.

The sunbeam streamed through the window, illuminating the dust in the air.

A beam of light that appears to emanate from the sun.

Children laughed and played in the sunshine, dancing in the sunbeams that fell on the grass.

A metaphorical term used to describe something that brings joy or hope.

She was a sunbeam in my life, brightening even the darkest of days.

From Middle English 'sune', 'beame' meaning ray.

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.

A term of endearment.

Hey there, sunbeam! How's your day going?

Someone who is overly cheerful.

She walks into the room and brightens it up like a little sunbeam.