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