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sunrise

1

[suhn-rahyz]

noun

  1. the rise or ascent of the sun above the horizon in the morning.

  2. the atmospheric and scenic phenomena accompanying this.

  3. the time when half the sun has risen above the horizon.

  4. the open or beginning stage of any period.



adjective

  1. (of an industry, technology, etc.) new and growing; developing; emerging.

    high-technology sunrise industries.

Sunrise

2

[suhn-rahyz]

noun

  1. a city in SE Florida.

sunrise

/ ˈʌˌɪ /

noun

  1. the daily appearance of the sun above the horizon

  2. the atmospheric phenomena accompanying this appearance

  3. Also called (esp US): sunup.the time at which the sun rises at a particular locality

  4. (modifier) of or relating to sunrise industry

    sunrise technology

    sunrise sector

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sunrise1

1300–50; Middle English, short for sunrising ( sun, rise, -ing 1 )
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Example Sentences

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The strikes lasted more than nine hours – sending Kyiv residents fleeing to underground shelters from before midnight until after sunrise.

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The sun has also appeared as a distinct orange disc, leading to captivating sunset and sunrise.

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But there were also some unforgettable moments, from running alongside deer to enjoying amazing sunrises and sunsets.

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Now, a La Plaza Bakery opens before sunrise and caters to workers headed to the fields, and restaurants line the streets.

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"I'm still wiping the sleep from my eye, and we can see them walking up and watching the sunrise."

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