Sunrise

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈsÊŒnɹaɪz/

Origin

Compound of sun + rise

Full definition of sunrise

Noun

1. (figuratively) The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.I'll meet you at the docks at sunrise.
2. The change in color of the sky at dawn.Did you see the beautiful sunrise this morning?
3. (figuratively) Any great awakening.It was the sunrise of her spirit.

Synonyms

• sunup (1)
• crack of dawn
• dawn
• sparrow-fart

Derived terms

• sunrise period
• tequila sunrise

Adjective

1. Pertaining to an unusually early time of day.The sunrise-service will be at 6:30AM.

Anagrams

• insures, nursies