Definition

A beam of light from the sun that shines down to the ground.

Example

The sunray broke through the clouds and warmed the chilly morning air.

Conversation

Did you see that beautiful sunray coming through the window this morning?

Yeah, it really brightened up the room!

I love how a single sunray can change the whole mood of a space.

Absolutely! It makes everything feel so much warmer and inviting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sunray → The word is formed from "sun" (from Old English *sunne*, meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "ray" (from Latin *radius*, meaning a spoke or beam). Together, they describe a beam of light coming from the sun.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bright beam of light shining down from the sun — that's what a sunray is, a ray of light from the sun.

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