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Definition of sundrop

sundrop

/ˈsʌnˌdrɑːp/
sun · drop
Plural:sundrops
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sundrop Lexical Profile

• 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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• Nearby Words

sundrenched
sundress
sundries
sundrop
sundry
sunfish
sunflower

Word Origin & Etymology

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.

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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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sundrop
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