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Definition of sunshine

sunshine

/ˈsʌn.ʃaɪn/
sun · shine
Plural:sunshines
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Adjective:sunshiny
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sunshine Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Direct light and warmth from the sun, unobstructed by clouds; bright, sunny weather.

Example

"The children spent the entire afternoon playing outside in the warm spring sunshine."

2

A quality of cheerfulness, warmth, or happiness, or a person or thing that brings such joy (also used as an affectionate or ironic term of address).

Example

"Her optimistic attitude brought a much-needed ray of sunshine to the stressful workplace."

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• Nearby Words

sunseeker
sunset
sunshade
sunshine
sunshiny
sunspot
sunstroke

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'sonneshine', a compound of 'sonne' (sun) and 'shine' (radiance or brightness), deriving from Old English 'sunne' and 'scīnan'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sunshine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunshine
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