sunrise

Definition

The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.

Etymology

From Middle English sonne-rys, sunne ryse, equivalent to sun + rise. Compare Middle English son risyng, sunne rijsyng, sonne-rysing (“sunrise”, literally “sun rising”).

Example Sentences

• "I'll meet you at the docks at sunrise."
• "Did you see the beautiful sunrise this morning?"
• "It was the sunrise of her spirit."