Sun Strike

Pronunciation: /sʌn straɪk/

Definitions of sun strike

noun a sudden and intense burst of sunlight, often causing temporary blindness or discomfort

Example Sentences

A1 I got a sun strike on my arm while playing outside.

A2 The sun strike was so intense that I had to put on sunscreen.

B1 The hiker suffered from a severe sun strike during the trek.

B2 The beachgoers were warned of potential sun strikes due to the high UV index.

C1 The construction workers wore protective gear to prevent sun strikes while working outside.

C2 The athletes had to adjust their training schedule to avoid sun strikes during peak hours.

Examples of sun strike in a Sentence

formal The meteorologists issued a warning about the potential sun strike in the area.

informal Don't forget to wear sunscreen to protect yourself from a sun strike.

slang I got a nasty sun strike on my shoulders after spending all day at the beach.

figurative Her words felt like a sun strike, harsh and burning.

Grammatical Forms of sun strike

• past tense: sun struck
• plural: sun strikes
• comparative: more sun striking
• superlative: most sun striking
• present tense: sun strikes
• future tense: will sun strike
• perfect tense: has sun struck
• continuous tense: is sun striking
• singular: sun strike
• positive degree: sun strike
• infinitive: to sun strike
• gerund: sun striking
• participle: sun striking

Origin and Evolution of sun strike

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'sun strike' originated from the combination of the words 'sun' and 'strike' to describe the action of being struck by the sun's rays.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the physical impact of the sun's rays on a person or object, the term 'sun strike' has evolved to also refer to the phenomenon of glare or blindness caused by the sun, particularly in the context of driving or outdoor activities.