sunbreak

[ suhn-breyk ]

noun

1. a projection from the side of a building for intercepting part of the sunlight falling upon the adjacent surface.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunbreak¹

First recorded in 1820–30; sun + break

Example Sentences

A perfectly timed sunbreak made the state-of-the-art renovations sparkle as majority owner Adrian Hanauer gathered his entire staff, including players and Sammy the mascot, in a massive circle on the grass field for a welcome meeting.

From Seattle Times

I’m suddenly giddy and grinning, feeling electric, like a sunbreak bursting through a storm cloud.

From Literature

A sunbreak describes “short-lived openings in the clouds in Seattle’s infamously sun-starved climate,” clarified a reader.

From Seattle Times

Fans now playing the game on the latest Xbox or PlayStation consoles should also look forward to the massive Sunbreak expansion pack coming in the spring.

From Washington Times

Sunbreak here at the office has bumped the temperature up to 44°.

From Seattle Times