Sunbeam

Pronunciation: /sʌnˌbim/

Definitions of sunbeam

noun a beam or shaft of light from the sun

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a sunbeam shining through the window.

A2 The cat basked in the warm sunbeam coming through the curtains.

B1 The sunbeam illuminated the room, making it feel cozy and inviting.

B2 She closed her eyes and felt the gentle warmth of the sunbeam on her face.

C1 The sunbeam streamed through the leaves, creating a beautiful pattern on the ground.

C2 As she sat by the window, the sunbeam danced across the room, filling her with a sense of peace and contentment.

Examples of sunbeam in a Sentence

formal The sunbeam streamed through the window, casting a warm glow on the room.

informal I love sitting in the sunbeam that comes through the window in the morning.

slang Let's go catch some rays in that sunbeam over there.

figurative Her smile was like a sunbeam, brightening up the room wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of sunbeam

• plural: sunbeams
• comparative: more sunbeam
• superlative: most sunbeam
• present tense: sunbeam
• future tense: will sunbeam
• perfect tense: has sunbeamed
• continuous tense: is sunbeaming
• singular: sunbeam
• positive degree: sunbeam
• infinitive: to sunbeam
• gerund: sunbeaming
• participle: sunbeamed

Origin and Evolution of sunbeam

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sunbeam' originated from Old English, where 'sunne' meant sun and 'beam' meant a ray of light.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sunbeam' has retained its original meaning of a ray of light from the sun, but it is now commonly used in a figurative sense to describe something that brings warmth or happiness into someone's life.