sunshine

/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: sunshines

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tia, ánh sáng hoặc sự ấm áp trực tiếp của mặt trời

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Noun

Examples

We were warmed by the bright sunshine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A location on which the sun's rays fall.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vị trí mà tia mặt trời chiếu tới

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Noun

Examples

We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Open to and permitting public access, especially with regard to activities that were previously closed-door or back-room meetings.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mở cửa và cho phép công chúng tiếp cận

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AdjectiveRegister: US

Examples

Because of the sunshine law, we could go to the planning meeting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sunshine” mean?

The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.

Is “sunshine” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.