26984 words

sunrise

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
the time in the morning when the sun starts to rise in the sky:

Examples:

They went out at sunrise to go bird-watching.
We have to leave before sunup tomorrow.
2
the appearance of the sky when the sun starts to rise:

Examples:

There was a beautiful sunrise this morning.
3
the time in the morning when you first see the sun:

Examples:

In winter, I leave the house before sunrise.
4
the appearance of the sky when the sun comes up:

Examples:

a beautiful sunrise

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