Definition of: sun

(sun) noun
1. The heavenly body that is the center of attraction and the main source of light and heat in the solar system, with a mean distance from the earth of about 93,000,000 miles and a diameter of 864,000 miles. Its mass is 332,000 times that of the earth, but its density only about one-fourth.
2. Any star, especially one that is the center of a system revolving around it.
3. The light and heat radiated from the sun; sunshine.
4. Anything brilliant and magnificent, or that is a source of splendor.
5. The time of the earth's revolution round the sun; a year.
6. The daily appearance of the sun; a day; also, the time of its appearance or shining; sunrise.
—a place in the sun A dominant position in international affairs; hence, a position in the spotlight; publicity.
—v. sunned, sun·ning v.t.
1. To expose to the light or heat of the sun.
2. To warm or dry (something) in the sun.
—v.i.
3. To bask in the sun; expose oneself to the light or heat of the sun. ♦ Homophone: son. [OE sunne]
Sun may appear as a combining form in hyphemes or solidemes, or as the first element in two-word phrases, with the following meanings:
1. Of the sun; of sunshine:

2. By or with the sun: