Sunbeams: meaning, definitions and examples

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sunbeams

[ ˈsʌnbiːmz ]

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shining through

Narrow beams of light that come from the sun.

Synonyms

sun rays, sunshine

Examples of usage

The sunbeams filtered through the leaves of the trees.
She basked in the warm sunbeams on the beach.
The room was filled with golden sunbeams in the morning.

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warmth and light

A ray of sunlight.

Synonyms

beam of sunlight, sunray

Examples of usage

The sunbeams brightened up the room.
She closed her eyes and felt the sunbeams on her face.
The cat stretched out in the sunbeams coming through the window.

Translations

Translations of the word "sunbeams" in other languages:

🇵🇹 raios de sol

🇮🇳 सूर्य की किरणें

🇩🇪 Sonnenstrahlen

🇮🇩 sinar matahari

🇺🇦 сонячні промені

🇵🇱 promienie słońca

🇯🇵 日光の光

🇫🇷 rayons de soleil

🇪🇸 rayos de sol

🇹🇷 güneş ışınları

🇰🇷 햇살

🇸🇦 أشعة الشمس

🇨🇿 sluneční paprsky

🇸🇰 slnečné lúče

🇨🇳 阳光

🇸🇮 sončni žarki

🇮🇸 sólargeislar

🇰🇿 күн сәулелері

🇬🇪 მზის სხივები

🇦🇿 günəş şüaları

🇲🇽 rayos de sol

Word origin

The word 'sunbeam' originated from Old English 'sunne' (sun) and 'beam' (a ray of light). It has been used in English literature since the Middle Ages to describe the rays of sunlight shining through clouds or trees and symbolizing warmth, light, and hope.