Definition: the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
Usage: the sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system; the Earth revolves around the Sun
Similar words: star
Definition: (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
Synonyms: sun
Definition: any star around which a planetary system revolves
Similar words: star
Definition: (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
Synonyms: sun
Definition: a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc
Similar words: important person, influential person, personage
Definition: a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
Synonyms: sun, sunlight, sunshine
Definition: the rays of the sun
Usage: the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind
Similar words: light, visible light, visible radiation
Definition: (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
Usage: the light was filtered through a soft glass window
Synonyms: Dominicus, Lord's Day, Sun, Sunday
Definition: first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
Similar words: day of rest, rest day
Definition: a day set aside for rest
Definition: expose one's body to the sun
Similar words: lie
Definition: be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
Usage: The sick man lay in bed all day; the books are lying on the shelf
Synonyms: solarise, solarize, insolate, sun
Definition: expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun
Usage: insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble; These herbs suffer when sunned
Similar words: expose
Definition: expose or make accessible to some action or influence
Usage: Expose your students to art; expose the blanket to sunshine