Meanings & Definitions of English Words

sunrise

[ 'sən,raɪz ]

noun

Definition:

the first light of day

Synonyms:
  • aurora /
  • break of day /
  • break of the day /
  • cockcrow /
  • dawn /
  • dawning /
  • daybreak /
  • dayspring /
  • first light /
  • morning /
  • sunup /

noun

Definition:

atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily appearance of the sun

adjective

Definition:

of an industry or technology; new and developing

Example:

high-technology sunrise industries

noun

Definition:

the daily event of the sun rising above the horizon