Definition

A colorful arc that looks like a rainbow, created when sunlight passes through water droplets in the air.

Example

After the rain, a beautiful sunbow appeared in the sky, brightening the landscape.

Conversation

Did you see that beautiful sunbow after the rain yesterday?

I did! It looked amazing against the dark clouds.

I love how the colors blend together in a sunbow.

Me too! It's one of those little things that makes nature so special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'sunbow' is formed from 'sun' (from Old English 'sunne', meaning the star that gives light and warmth) and 'bow' (from Old English 'boga', meaning a curved shape or arc). A 'sunbow' refers to a rainbow that appears when sunlight interacts with water droplets in the atmosphere, creating a colorful arc in the sky.

Memory Tip

Imagine the 'sun' shining down and creating a colorful 'arc' or 'bow' in the sky — that's how a sunbow appears.

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