noun๐ShareA visible, narrow, and intense (relative to ambient light) ray of sunlight."A sunbeam peeked through the dusty window, illuminating the sleeping cat. "energynatureweatherappearancephysicsastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn item of cutlery or crockery laid out on a table, but not used, and which can be returned to the drawer without being washed."The table setting included several sunbeamsโnice dinner plates ready for use, but none were needed for the quick lunch. "utensilfooditemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Curetis."The butterfly collector carefully pinned the sunbeam to the display board, noting its vibrant orange wings. "animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny hummingbird of the genus Aglaeactis."While birdwatching in the Andes, I was thrilled to spot a sunbeam flitting among the high-altitude flowers. "animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe direct rays, light or warmth of the sun."We were warmed by the bright sunshine."energynatureweatherphysicsappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA location on which the sun's rays fall."We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine."environmentnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareGeniality or cheerfulness."I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile."characteremotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA source of cheerfulness or joy."Her daughter's bright smile was a sunbeam on a cloudy morning. "emotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place."A warm sunbeam streamed through the kitchen window, waking me up. "energyphysicsweathernatureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareFriendly form of address often reserved for juniors."Alright sunshine, safe to cross now."familypersoncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareIronic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker.""After the toddler smeared peanut butter all over the wall, his exasperated mother sighed and said, 'Oh, sunbeam, look what you've done.'" "languageattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareUsed to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy."Good morning, sunshine!"personfamilycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
