sun meaning and definition

SUN noun

Definition of sun (noun)

1. the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
   • "the sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system"; "the Earth revolves around the Sun"

1. the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
   • "the sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system"; "the Earth revolves around the Sun"
2. the rays of the sun
   • "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"
   • synonyms: sunlight, sunshine
3. a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc
4. any star around which a planetary system revolves
5. first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
   • synonyms: Dominicus, Lord's Day, Sunday

SUN verb

Definition of sun (verb)

1. expose one's body to the sun
   • synonyms: sunbathe
2. expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun
   • "insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble"; "These herbs suffer when sunned"
   • synonyms: insolate, solarise, solarize