sunbeam

noun

sun·​beam ˈsən-ˌbēm How to pronounce sunbeam (audio)
Synonyms of sunbeamnext
: a ray of sunlight

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Paul Baker, always referred to by his first and last names, is a walking, talking sunbeam. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Gulliver incredulously witnesses people attempting to extract sunbeams from cucumbers and turn excrement back into edible food. — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026 Which isn’t to say that everything is all sunbeams and buttercups in the EPL. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The clouds had begun to disintegrate, and over the ocean, shafts of early-evening sunbeams warmed the horizon, promising a stunning sunset. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunbeam

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sunbeam was before the 12th century

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sunbeam

noun
sun·​beam -ˌbēm How to pronounce sunbeam (audio)
: a ray of sunlight

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