Meaning & use

sunshine

noun·Everyday

The light and warmth that comes directly from the sun.

See it in a sentence

The children played outside all afternoon, enjoying the warm sunshine.

A little sunshine after the storm lifted everyone's tired spirits.

A note on using this word

Sunshine is also used affectionately to address someone cheerful, as in calling a person 'sunshine.'

Words with a similar meaning

sunlight

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