Sun: meaning, definitions and examples

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sun

[ sʌn ]

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weather

The star around which the Earth orbits, providing light and heat to the Earth.

Synonyms

daystar, sol, star

Examples of usage

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
It's important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays.

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astronomy

A luminous celestial body around which a planetary system revolves.

Synonyms

daystar, sol, star

Examples of usage

Our solar system consists of the sun, eight planets, and various other celestial bodies.
The sun is a main-sequence star.

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personification

A personification of the sun in mythology, typically depicted as a deity.

Synonyms

Apollo, Helios, Ra

Examples of usage

In ancient mythology, Apollo was often associated with the sun.
The sun god Ra was worshipped in ancient Egypt.

Translations

Translations of the word "sun" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sol

🇮🇳 सूरज

🇩🇪 Sonne

🇮🇩 matahari

🇺🇦 сонце

🇵🇱 słońce

🇯🇵 太陽 (たいよう)

🇫🇷 soleil

🇪🇸 sol

🇹🇷 güneş

🇰🇷 태양 (taeyang)

🇸🇦 شمس (shams)

🇨🇿 slunce

🇸🇰 slnko

🇨🇳 太阳 (tàiyáng)

🇸🇮 sonce

🇮🇸 sól

🇰🇿 күн (kün)

🇬🇪 მზე (mze)

🇦🇿 günəş

🇲🇽 sol

Word origin

The word 'sun' has its origins in Old English 'sunne', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'sunnon'. The sun has been a central figure in human culture and religion throughout history, with various civilizations worshipping sun deities. In modern times, the sun is studied scientifically and plays a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth.