sun

(noun) the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system. Synonyms: Sun. Examples: "The sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system." "The earth revolves around the sun."

(noun) the rays of the sun. Synonyms: sunlight, sunshine. Example: "The shingles were weathered by the sun and wind."

(noun) a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc.

(noun) any star around which a planetary system revolves.

(noun) first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians. Synonyms: Sunday, Lord's Day, Dominicus, Sun.

(verb) expose one's body to the sun. Synonyms: sunbathe.

(verb) expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun. Synonyms: insolate, solarize, solarise. Examples: "Insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble." "These herbs suffer when sunned."