sun

A star that gives light and heat, especially the one that Earth moves around.

• The sun rises in the east.
• Earth moves around the sun.
• Some planets travel around two suns.

Similar words: star

Common phrases: the sun rises, around the sun, two suns

The light and warmth that come from the star nearest Earth.

• The room gets plenty of sun.
• We dried our wet clothes in the sun.
• Protect your skin from the strong sun.

How to use it: in the sun (We sat in the sun after lunch.)

Similar words: sunlight, sunshine

Common phrases: in the sun, the warm sun, get some sun

To put yourself or something in sunlight to enjoy its warmth or let it dry.

• The cat sunned itself outside.
• He sat by the window, sunning his legs.
• The turtles were sunning themselves on a rock.

How to use it: sun yourself (She sunned herself on the balcony.)

Similar words: sunbathe

Common phrases: sun yourself, sun someone's legs, sun on something