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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At first, L.A. was a terrific place for the shutdown, because we could walk each day in the beautiful sunshine, which I no longer minded one bit, to a stunning view of the coast.
From Los Angeles Times
With fertile soil, abundant sunshine and moist coastal air, the funnel-shaped valley is noted for long growing seasons and a wide array of crops.
From Los Angeles Times
While Friday will start as the coldest morning of the autumn so far with lots of sunshine, we'll start to see a shift away from the cold northerly wind.
From BBC
Hundreds of people stood in the autumn sunshine waiting for the ceremony to begin.
From BBC
Typically, the follow-up to a breakout success from an East Coast act, the California album finds the artist with a lot more money and sunshine.
From Salon
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