Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sunup
noun
/ˈsʌn.ʌp/
Definition
The time when the sun rises above the horizon; dawn.
Examples
- The birds start to sing at sunup.
- We set out for our hike just before sunup to enjoy the cool morning air.
- She loves to watch the sunrise at sunup.
Meaning
Sunup refers to the early morning when the day begins as the sun appears in the sky.
Synonyms
- dawn
- daybreak
- sunrise
- first light