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Definition of sunbeam

sunbeam

/ˈsʌn.biːm/
sun · beam
Plural:sunbeams
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• noun

1

A ray of sunlight, especially one that shines through a gap in clouds or into a room.

Example

"A single sunbeam broke through the heavy clouds, illuminating the valley below."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'sunnebēam', a compound of 'sunne' (sun) and 'bēam' (tree, ray of light).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sunbeam. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunbeam
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