sunshine

[ suhn-shahyn ]

noun

1. the shining of the sun; direct light of the sun.
2. brightness or radiance; cheerfulness or happiness.
3. a source of cheer or happiness.
4. the effect of the sun in lighting and heating a place.
5. a place where the direct rays of the sun fall.

adjective

1. of or relating to sunshine laws:

   sunshine rules.

2. fair-weather ( def 2 ).

sunshine

/ ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn /

noun

1. the light received directly from the sun
2. the warmth from the sun
3. a sunny area
4. a light-hearted or ironic term of address

Derived Forms

• ˈsunˌshiny, adjective

Other Words From

• sunshineless adjective
• sunshiny adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunshine¹

1200–50; Middle English sunnesin; sun, shine ¹

Example Sentences

“CoComelon” producer Moonbug Entertainment declined to share financial results for the franchise, but parent company Candle Media said Moonbug was the biggest and most profitable piece of its business, which also includes actor Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company.

From Los Angeles Times

It is also likely that we will see some sunshine this week, after the lack of sunshine so far in November under the anticyclonic gloom.

From BBC

Mist, fog, low cloud and a distinct lack of sunshine seems to be the norm so far this month.

From BBC

The last day with widespread sunshine was the day before that, though a few weather stations recorded several hours of sunshine around Halloween.

From BBC

The moisture forms low cloud, mist and fog, which then cannot lift and clear as the winds are so light and the sunshine at this time of year is so weak.

From BBC

Related Words

• bulb
• candle
• daylight
• flash
• glare
• glow
• lamp
• lantern
• radiation
• ray
• star
• sun
• window