sunshine

Word parts

sun + shine

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/

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• Hyphenation: sun‧shine

Noun

Singular sunshine

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Sunshine is the light, rays, or warmth of the Sun.

   We got ourselves warm in the sunshine.

2. (uncountable) If you are in sunshine, you are in a place where the sunlight is shining.

   We moved our picnic out of the shade and into the sunshine.

3. (uncountable) Sunshine is when something or someone is happy or joyous.

   Having her here added sunshine to my day.