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Definition of sundial

sundial

/ˈsʌn.daɪ.əl/
sun · di · al
Plural:sundials
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sundial Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An instrument that indicates the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by the sun onto a marked surface.

Example

"The ancient Romans relied on a marble sundial in the city square to keep track of the passing hours."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English, combining 'sun' and 'dial' (which originally referred to the daily church services and later the face of a clock).

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