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sum up to restate concisely; summarize. [2 definitions]
Sun. abbreviation of "Sunday," the first day of the week, occurring between the Saturday of the previous week and Monday. [2 definitions]
sun (often cap.) the central star of the solar system around which the earth and other planets revolve and from which heat and light issue. [8 definitions]
sunbaked baked by the sun's heat, as clay or bricks. [2 definitions]
sun bath exposure of the skin to direct sunlight or a sunlamp, esp. to get a suntan.
sunbathe to expose the body to the sun's rays, esp. in order to tan the skin.
sunbeam a shaft or ray of light from the sun.
Sunbelt (informal; sometimes l.c.) the region that includes the southern and southwestern U.S. states.
sunbonnet a large fabric hat with a deep brim and a back flap that shield the face and neck from the sun.
sunbow a small rainbow created by the refraction of the sun's rays through fine spray, as from a waterfall or sprinkler.
sunburn uncomfortable or painful reddening of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun. [2 definitions]
sunburst a sudden outbreak of sunlight, as through parting clouds. [2 definitions]
sun-cured preserved by drying in the sun.
sundae a serving of ice cream with one or more toppings of syrup, fruit, chopped nuts, whipped cream, and the like.
sun dance a ritual dance performed by certain North American Plains Indians at the summer solstice.
Sunday the first day of the week, occurring between the Saturday of the previous week and Monday. [4 definitions]
Sunday best (informal) a person's nicest or dressiest clothing.
Sunday-go-to-meeting (informal) of clothes, manners, or the like, one's best or most presentable.
Sunday punch a boxer's strongest punch. [2 definitions]
Sundays on Sundays; each Sunday; every Sunday.
Sunday school a class, usu. at a church, that offers religious instruction on Sunday.