Sunrise

/ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The time in the morning when the sun appears or full daylight arrives.

We woke up early to watch the sunrise over the mountains.

The daily reappearance of the sun above the horizon.

The sunrise painted the sky in beautiful shades of orange and pink.

A period of new beginnings or hope.

After many struggles, she felt that a new sunrise was coming in her life.

From 'sun' + 'rise', referring to the appearance of the sun above the horizon.

break of dawn

The time when dawn begins; the beginning of the day.

chasing the sunrise

Going out to catch or observe the sunrise, often used in a romantic or adventurous context.

sunrise service

A religious service held at sunrise, often associated with Easter.

sunset

The time in the evening when the sun goes down below the horizon.

twilight

The time between daylight and darkness when the sun is below the horizon.

The start of something new or a fresh beginning.

After the rough patch, things are looking up—it's a sunrise for us!

Referring to someone who is overly cheerful or optimistic, especially in the morning.

She's such a sunrise; always so happy in the morning.