Sunbeam: meaning, definitions and examples

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sunbeam

 

[ ˈsʌnbiːm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Word origin

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.

See also: sun, sunbathe, sunbathing, sunbeams, sunday, sundown, sunken, sunlight, sunlit, sunny, sunray, sunrise, sunset, sunshade, sunshades, sunshine, sunup.