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Definition of sundrop
sundrop
/ˈsʌnˌdrɑːp/
sun · drop
Plural:sundrops
sundrop Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A day-blooming herbaceous plant of the genus Oenothera, native to the Americas, characterized by its bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers.
Example
"We planted narrow-leaf sundrops in the garden because their vivid yellow petals attract pollinators throughout the daytime."
2
A patch or beam of sunlight; figuratively, a small amount of radiant warmth or light.
Example
"The forest canopy was so dense that only an occasional sundrop pierced through the leaves to illuminate the damp floor."
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A compound of 'sun' and 'drop', coined in the 19th century to describe certain day-blooming species of the evening primrose family due to their bright, yellow, cup-shaped flowers that resemble drops of sunlight.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sundrop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sundrop