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sunbeam

[ ˈsʌnbiːm ]

Noun

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light

A ray of sunlight.

Synonyms

beam of sunlight, sunray

Examples of usage

The room was filled with sunbeams shining through the window.
The sunbeams danced on the surface of the water.

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nature

A beam of light from the sun.

Synonyms

beam of sunlight, sunray

Examples of usage

The sunbeams filtered through the leaves of the trees in the forest.
She closed her eyes and basked in the warm sunbeam.

Translations

Translations of the word "sunbeam" in other languages:

🇵🇹 raio de sol

🇮🇳 सूर्य की किरण

🇩🇪 Sonnenstrahl

🇮🇩 sinar matahari

🇺🇦 сонячний промінь

🇵🇱 promień słońca

🇯🇵 日光

🇫🇷 rayon de soleil

🇪🇸 rayo de sol

🇹🇷 güneş ışını

🇰🇷 태양 광선

🇸🇦 شعاع الشمس

🇨🇿 sluneční paprsek

🇸🇰 slnečný lúč

🇨🇳 阳光

🇸🇮 sončni žarek

🇮🇸 sólskini

🇰🇿 күн сәулесі

🇬🇪 მზის სხივი

🇦🇿 günəş şüası

🇲🇽 rayo de sol

Etymology

The word 'sunbeam' originated in the Middle English period, deriving from the combination of 'sun' and 'beam'. It has been used to describe a ray of sunlight since the 14th century, symbolizing warmth, light, and energy. Sunbeams have been a source of inspiration for artists, poets, and writers throughout history, representing hope and positivity.