sun

noun
UK: /sʌn/
US: /sʌn/

  1. The star that provides light and heat to Earth.

    1. The sun is very hot today, so wear sunscreen. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Earth revolves around the sun, creating our seasons. [ ] [ ]

  2. The light or warmth received from the sun.

    1. I love to sit in the sun and read a book. [ ] [ ]
    2. Plants need sun to grow and produce their own food. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sunshine daystar
sun transitive-verb

  1. To expose something to the sun's rays.

    1. I sun myself at the beach every summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. She likes to sun her wet clothes on the balcony. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sun" in English means: The star that provides light and heat to Earth., The light or warmth received from the sun..

The phonetic transcription of "sun" is /sʌn/ in British English and /sʌn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sun": sunshine, daystar.

Example usage of "sun": "The sun is very hot today, so wear sunscreen.". More examples on the page.