sunshine

[suhn-shahyn]

noun

1. the shining of the sun; direct light of the sun.

2. brightness or radiance; cheerfulness or happiness.

3. a source of cheer or happiness.

4. the effect of the sun in lighting and heating a place.

5. a place where the direct rays of the sun fall.

adjective

1. of or relating to sunshine laws.

   sunshine rules.

2. fair-weather.

sunshine

/ ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn /

noun

1. the light received directly from the sun

2. the warmth from the sun

3. a sunny area

4. a light-hearted or ironic term of address

Other Word Forms

• sunshiny adjective
• sunshineless adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunshine¹

1200–50; Middle English sunnesin; sun, shine ¹

Example Sentences

In June, the Met Office declared it had been the sunniest spring on record, with more than 653 hours of sunshine.

From BBC

Families enjoying chips at New Brighton, Merseyside, may have been making the most of the sunshine, but the cost of living still looms large.

From BBC

The warmth has often been accompanied by blue skies with sunshine amounts above average, especially in England.

From BBC

Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday itself look to see a good deal of sunshine.

From BBC

Despite the lack of sunshine, Sir Billy says the Scottish climate is "wonderful to experience".

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