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sunshine
/ˈsʌn.ʃaɪn/
[/ˈsʌn.ʃaɪn/]
light from the sun
Beginnernoun
Definition
The light and warmth that comes directly from the sun.
Example
After days of rain, the warm sunshine finally returned and lifted everyone's mood.
After days of rain, the warm sunshine finally returned and lifted everyone's mood.
Etymology
A compound of 'sun' and 'shine', both from Old English.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in weather talk and figurative speech for happiness.