Definition of sun - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
spacelight and warmth received from Earth's star
- We enjoyed the sun on the beach.
2.
astronomyTECH. any star around which planets revolveTECH.
- Scientists discovered a new sun with several planets.
3.
figurativeperson or thing considered as a source of warmth
- She is the sun in our lives.
Verb
1.
relaxationintr. sit outdoors in sunlight to warm or tanintr.
- They sunned themselves by the pool.
2.
dryingtr. warm or dry something in the sunshinetr.
- He sunned the wet shoes outside.
Images of sun
any star around which planets revolve
Expressions with sun
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spend time outside to enjoy sunlight
Let's go to the park and catch some sun.
period of enjoyment or relaxation
They took a break to have a day in the sun at the beach.
travel to sunnier places for leisure or warmth
Every winter, they follow the sun to Florida.
sunbathe to relax or tan
We decided to catch the sun at the beach.
to act quickly while an opportunity lasts
You should make hay while the sun shines and apply for the job now.
hit a surface directly with powerful rays
The sun beats down on the roof, warming the house..
pursue sunlight or daylight
They traveled west to chase the sun and extend their day.
have skin darkened or reddened by sunlight exposure
They have caught the sun after a day at the beach..
short time when someone is very successful or noticed by many
She finally had her moment in the sun.
enjoy being outside in the sunlight
They went to the beach to soak up the sun.
with absolute certainty or inevitability
He will succeed, sure as the sun will rise.
in existence or on earth
They discussed every topic under the sun.
have skin reddened from too much sun exposure
You've caught the sun after the beach trip!
position of advantage or favor
She finally found her place in the sun at the new company.
in an overly ambitious or greedy manner risking failure
He reached too close to the sun and lost everything.
something ends or finishes naturally
As the sun sets on his career, he reflects on his achievements.
reclining chair for sunbathing outdoors
She relaxed on the sun lounger by the pool.
the sun as it appears above the horizon
We woke up early to watch the rising sun.
sun going down at the end of the day
We watched the setting sun from the beach.
harm to skin or objects caused by strong or long sunlight exposure
Years of sun damage left dark spots on his shoulders.
hat with a wide brim for sun protection
She wore a sun hat to the beach.
hat worn to protect from sun
He wore a sun helmet to shield himself from the intense sun.
someone who enjoys being in the sun
She is a sun lover and spends hours at the beach.
portable umbrella used to give shade from the sun
She opened her sun umbrella at the beach.
Origin of sun
Old English, sunne (sun)
Terms with sun included in their meaning
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daylight
time when the sun lights the sky
cardinal direction
direction where the sun rises
weather
cloth-covered frame for rain or sun protection
directional
toward the direction where the sun sets
natural light
light from the sun during the day
location
facing or located toward where the sun rises
directions
in the direction where the sun rises
wind
coming from the side where the sun rises
energy
using energy from the sun
appearance
make skin darker from sun exposure
nighttime
occurring after the sun has set
time
early in the morning when the sun rises
midday
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
fashion
light hat with wide brim for sun protection
time
before the sun sets and it gets dark
sun-faded
pale from exposure to sunlight or weather
sunburn
having skin reddened by the sun
sun protection
cream for protecting the skin from sun
natural phenomenon
circle of light around the sun or moon
time change
to become dark as the sun goes down
skincare
cream providing sun protection
energy source
energy obtained from the sun's radiation
our system
the sun and all objects orbiting it
clothing
shirt worn over swimwear for sun protection
Examples of sun in a sentence
Children played outside, basking in the sun. The sun is the center of our solar system. Each sun in the galaxy has its own planets. His smile was the sun on a rainy day. The teacher was the sun of the classroom. She likes to sun on the balcony in the morning.
The cat sunned itself on the warm windowsill. She sunned the herbs on the balcony. They sunned the damp clothes in the garden.
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- French:soleil, bronzer, ...
- German:Sonne, sich sonnen, ...
- Italian:sole, abbronzarsi, ...
- Spanish:sol, asolearse, ...
- Portuguese:sol, apanhar sol, ...
- Chinese:阳光, 晒太阳, ...
- Japanese:日差し, 日光浴をする, ...
- Arabic:أَشِعَّة الشَّمْس, تَشَمَّسَ, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁמֶשׁ, לְהִשְׁתַּזֵּף, ...
- Russian:солнце, загорать, ...
- Ukrainian:сонце, засмагати, ...
- Hindi:धूप, धूप सेंकना, ...
Definition of Sun - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
astronomythe star providing light and heat to Earth
- The Sun rises in the east every morning.
2.
Sundayabbreviation for the first day of the week
- We have a family brunch every Sun.
Expressions with Sun
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the sun as it appears above the horizon
We woke up early to watch the rising sun.
name for Japan, a country in Asia known for sunrise
Japan is often called the Land of the Rising Sun.
Louis XIV of France, known for his long reign
The Sun King ruled France for 72 years.
the Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona, United States
Many people move to the Valley of the Sun for its climate.
city known for sunny weather
Sun City is famous for its beautiful beaches.
neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, United States
Sun Valley is a diverse community in Los Angeles.
Chinese revolutionary and statesman who helped found the Republic of China
Sun Yat-sen served as provisional president after the 1911 Revolution.
Native American ritual for spiritual renewal
The tribe gathered for the annual Sun Dance.
Origin of Sun
Old English, sunne (sun)
Examples of Sun in a sentence
Sunspots are visible on the Sun's surface. The meeting is scheduled for Sun at noon. We usually relax on Sun after a busy week.
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- French:Soleil, dim., ...
- German:Sonne, So., ...
- Italian:Sole, dom, ...
- Spanish:Sol, dom., ...
- Portuguese:Sol, dom., ...
- Chinese:太阳, 星期天, ...
- Japanese:太陽, 日曜, ...
- Arabic:شَمْس, أَحَد, ...
- Hebrew:הַשֶּׁמֶשׁ, יוֹם א׳, ...
- Russian:Солнце, вс, ...
- Ukrainian:Сонце, нд, ...
- Hindi:सूर्य, रवि, ...
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