sunfast

[ suhn-fast, -fahst ]

adjective

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

sunfast

/ ˈsʌnˌfɑːst /

adjective

1. not fading in sunlight

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunfast¹

First recorded in 1925–30; sun + fast ¹

Example Sentences

Plain casement cloth or the different "Sunfast" fabrics are attractive with plain or figured papers, especially in bedrooms of country houses.

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg

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

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