sunshine
Americannoun
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the shining of the sun; direct light of the sun.
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brightness or radiance; cheerfulness or happiness.
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a source of cheer or happiness.
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the effect of the sun in lighting and heating a place.
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a place where the direct rays of the sun fall.
adjective
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of or relating to sunshine laws.
sunshine rules.
noun
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the light received directly from the sun
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the warmth from the sun
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a sunny area
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a light-hearted or ironic term of address
Other Word Forms
- sunshineless adjective
- sunshiny adjective
Etymology
Origin of sunshine
Example Sentences
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But, there will be lots of sunshine for most throughout Saturday.
From BBC
On Friday -- a rare day of sunshine following almost daily downpours -- tree surgeons could be seen cutting through branches, the sound of electric saws echoing along the Forum.
From Barron's
But some good news as the city of Aberdeen saw its first ray of sunshine on Thursday after three weeks of gloom.
From BBC
And the Met Office confirmed that 30 minutes of sunshine was officially recorded in the Dyce area in the hour up to 16:00.
From BBC
As colder Arctic air gradually extends southward across the UK on Friday and Saturday, sunshine will return for some.
From BBC
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