sunrise

noun
UK: /ˈsʌn.raɪz/
US: /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

  1. The time when the sun appears in the morning.

    1. We woke up before sunrise to see the view.
    2. The early morning sunrise painted the sky with brilliant shades of orange and pink.

  2. The colors and light visible when the sun appears.

    1. The sunrise was beautiful this morning.
    2. The breathtaking sunrise over the mountains was a photographer's dream come true.

  3. The start or beginning of something.

    1. This project marked the sunrise of his career.
    2. The agreement signaled a new sunrise for international cooperation on climate change.

Synonyms

dawn cockcrow daybreak
sunrise intransitive-verb

  1. To experience the beginning of daylight; to have the sun appear above the horizon.

    1. We will sunrise early tomorrow.
    2. The birds began to sing as the sun started to sunrise over the quiet landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sunrise" in English means: The time when the sun appears in the morning., The colors and light visible when the sun appears., The start or beginning of something..

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

Synonyms for "sunrise": dawn, cockcrow, daybreak.

Example usage of "sunrise": "We woke up before sunrise to see the view.". More examples on the page.