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sunrise
noun sun·rise \ˈsən-ˌrīz\
: the time when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning : dawn or daybreak
: the colors that are in the sky when the sun slowly appears above the horizon
Full Definition of SUNRISE
1
: the apparent rising of the sun above the horizon; also : the accompanying atmospheric effects
2
: the time when the upper limb of the sun appears above the horizon as a result of the diurnal rotation of the earth
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First Known Use of SUNRISE
15th century
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Sunrise
geographical name Sun·rise \ˈsən-ˌrīz\
Definition of SUNRISE
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SUNRISE Defined for Kids
sunrise
noun sun·rise \ˈsən-ˌrīz\
Definition of SUNRISE for Kids
1
: the apparent rise of the sun above the horizon
2
: the light and color of the rise of the sun above the horizon
3
: the time at which the sun rises
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