Meaning & use

sunbeam

noun·Everyday

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A ray of sunlight.

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A single sunbeam broke through the clouds and lit up the meadow.

Dust particles danced visibly in the sunbeam streaming through the window.

A note on using this word

Sunbeam is often used poetically to evoke warmth, hope, or a moment of brightness.

Words with a similar meaning

ray of sunlight

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