Sun
|sun|
/sʌn/
(sun)
central star
Etymology
'Sun' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sunne,' where the root referred to the celestial body that gives light and warmth.
'Sunne' changed from the Proto-Germanic word 'sunnōn' and eventually became the modern English word 'sun.'
Initially, it meant 'the star that gives light and warmth to the earth,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to the Earth.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
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Noun 2
any star that is the center of a planetary system.
Scientists have discovered planets orbiting other suns.
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Noun 3
sunlight or sunshine; the light or warmth from the sun.
She enjoyed lying in the sun at the beach.
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Verb 1
to expose something or oneself to the sun's rays.
He sunned himself by the pool.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 09:30