1
: the apparent rising of the sun above the horizon
also
: the accompanying atmospheric effects
2
: the time when the upper limb of the sun appears above the horizon as a result of the diurnal rotation of the earth
Examples of sunrise in a Sentence
We were up before sunrise.
We worked from sunrise to sunset.
We watched the sunrise from the beach.
the pink light of sunrise
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For those lucky enough to view it, the moon's positioning will produce a sun that appears as a crescent at sunrise.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
One hour before sunrise, seven planets will be strung out across the sky from east to west, starting with Mercury and Jupiter very low to the eastern horizon.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025
According to a detailed viewing guide by Forbes, the eclipse is set to begin shortly after sunrise in parts of the northeastern United States, such as Portland, Maine, where up to 64 percent of the sun is expected to be obscured and sunrise is set for 6:27 a.m.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The upper-level suite boasts a private balcony perfect for sipping morning coffee while watching the sunrise, while the other three rooms on the ground level open directly onto the terrace or garden, ensuring a seamless connection to nature.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
One hour before sunrise, seven planets will be strung out across the sky from east to west, starting with Mercury and Jupiter very low to the eastern horizon.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025
According to a detailed viewing guide by Forbes, the eclipse is set to begin shortly after sunrise in parts of the northeastern United States, such as Portland, Maine, where up to 64 percent of the sun is expected to be obscured and sunrise is set for 6:27 a.m.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The upper-level suite boasts a private balcony perfect for sipping morning coffee while watching the sunrise, while the other three rooms on the ground level open directly onto the terrace or garden, ensuring a seamless connection to nature.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Sunrise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunrise. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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sunrise
noun
sun·rise
ˈsən-ˌrīz 
1
: the apparent rising of the sun above the horizon
also
: the accompanying atmospheric effects (as color)
2
: the time at which the sun rises
Geographical Definition
Sunrise
geographical name
Sun·rise
ˈsən-ˌrīz
city in southeastern Florida west of Fort Lauderdale population 84,439
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