noun Download 🔗Share A visible, narrow, and intense (relative to ambient light) ray of sunlight. Examples : "A sunbeam peeked through the dusty window, illuminating the sleeping cat. " energy nature weather appearance physics astronomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An item of cutlery or crockery laid out on a table, but not used, and which can be returned to the drawer without being washed. Examples : "The table setting included several sunbeams—nice dinner plates ready for use, but none were needed for the quick lunch. " utensil food item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Curetis. Examples : "The butterfly collector carefully pinned the sunbeam to the display board, noting its vibrant orange wings. " animal insect biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any hummingbird of the genus Aglaeactis. Examples : "While birdwatching in the Andes, I was thrilled to spot a sunbeam flitting among the high-altitude flowers. " animal bird nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun. Examples : "We were warmed by the bright sunshine." energy nature weather physics appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A location on which the sun's rays fall. Examples : "We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine." environment nature weather Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Geniality or cheerfulness. Examples : "I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile." character emotion attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A source of cheerfulness or joy. Examples : "Her daughter's bright smile was a sunbeam on a cloudy morning. " emotion character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place. Examples : "A warm sunbeam streamed through the kitchen window, waking me up. " energy physics weather nature appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors. Examples : "Alright sunshine, safe to cross now." family person character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Ironic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker. Examples : ""After the toddler smeared peanut butter all over the wall, his exasperated mother sighed and said, 'Oh, sunbeam, look what you've done.'" " language attitude character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy. Examples : "Good morning, sunshine!" person family character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading