Definitions for sun

Definitions for (noun) sun

Main entry: sun, Sun

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


Main entry: sun, Sun

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


Main entry: sun

Definition: any star around which a planetary system revolves


Main entry: sun

Definition: a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc


Main entry: sun, sunlight, sunshine

Definition: the rays of the sun

Usage: the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind


Main entry: Dominicus, Lord's Day, Sun, Sunday

Definition: first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians


Definitions for (verb) sun

Main entry: sun, sunbathe

Definition: expose one's body to the sun


Main entry: 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


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