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sunshine

/ˈsʌn.ʃaɪn/

[/ˈsʌn.ʃaɪn/]

light from the sun

Beginnernoun

Definition

The light and warmth that comes directly from the sun.

Example

After days of rain, the warm sunshine finally returned and lifted everyone's mood.

After days of rain, the warm sunshine finally returned and lifted everyone's mood.

Etymology

A compound of 'sun' and 'shine', both from Old English.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in weather talk and figurative speech for happiness.

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