sunfast

American

[suhn-fast, -fahst] / ˈsʌnˌfæst, -ˌfɑst /

adjective

not subject to fading in sunlight, as a dye, fabric, or garment.

sunfast British

/ ˈsʌnˌfɑːst /

adjective

not fading in sunlight

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Etymology

Origin of sunfast

First recorded in 1925–30; sun + fast ¹

Example Sentences

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Bedspread of yellow and white seersucker, or a silky yellow sunfast.

From Better Homes in America Plan Book for Demonstration Week October 9 to 14, 1922 by Meloney, Mrs W.B.

With a cloudy or landscape paper, use plain poplin, rep, or sunfast, in warm tans, sage green, with bands of black or orange, or both, across the bottom; this would give character to the room.

From Better Homes in America Plan Book for Demonstration Week October 9 to 14, 1922 by Meloney, Mrs W.B.

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