Definition

The time when the sun rises in the morning.

Example

We woke up early to watch the sunup over the mountains.

Conversation

Did you catch the view at sunup this morning?

I missed it! Was it really that beautiful?

Absolutely, the colors in the sky were stunning at sunup.

I need to set my alarm earlier tomorrow to see it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sunup is formed from "sun" (from Old English "sunne", meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "up" (meaning in a higher position or direction). The word "sunup" refers to the time when the sun rises or comes up in the sky.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sun' rising 'up' in the sky — that's what sunup means.

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