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

The new album’s title may hint at sunshine and waking hours, but make no mistake, Yoakam is a night owl, a man for whom work begins around dusk and often stretches into dawn.

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

Ms O'Loughlin previously said her parents had moved to Spain about 10 years ago as they "always wanted to live in the sunshine".

From BBC

Her parents moved to Spain about 10 years ago as they "always wanted to live in the sunshine".

From BBC

Related Words

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