English · Nature & Environment
sun
/sʌn/
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star giving daylight
Beginnernoun
Definition
The sun is the star that gives the Earth light and warmth during the day.
Example
The morning sun rose over the hills, painting the sky in soft shades of pink.
The morning sun rose over the hills, painting the sky in soft shades of pink.
Etymology
From Old English 'sunne', a common Germanic word.
How & Where It’s Used
Names our star; central to time, weather, and countless metaphors.