sun
US /sʌn/
Definition
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
We sat outside and enjoyed the warm sun during our break.
Synonyms
- sunlightthe rays of the sun
- sunshinethe rays of the sun
Collocations
- Easy morning sundescribing morning sun (the time period between dawn and noon)
- Medium protect equipment from direct sunto keep safe from harm or loss regarding equipment from direct sun
- Hard solar thermal energy powered by the sundescribing solar thermal energy powered by the sun (relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun)
- Very Hard there is nothing new under the sundescribing there is nothing new under the sun (a location other than here; that place)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.