Recent Examples on the WebFor every sunbeam of humanity Fraser lets shine through this soul, the film summons a half-dozen dark clouds to try and dampen it.—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2022 Earth, seen as the faint dot in a sunbeam, is 4 billion miles away in this image from Voyager 1.—Shannon Stirone, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2017 The air- craft-grade aluminum handle is engraved with a sunbeam line that is not only artsy, but also improves grip and functionality.—Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2021 For that occasion: An attention-grabbing sunbeam-yellow dress.—André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 6 July 2022 If, after unfurling, pinholes on all five Kapton layers were to line up, this would let a sunbeam through, heating the optics.—Quanta Magazine, 3 Dec. 2021 While a pastor spoke during Yong Ae Yue's funeral Friday, a sunbeam came through the window and shone upon Yue's two sons, a sure sign their mother was watching, one of them said.—Kate Brumback, ajc, 27 Mar. 2021 While a pastor spoke during Yong Ae Yue's funeral Friday, a sunbeam came through the window and shone upon Yue's two sons, a sure sign their mother was watching, one of them said.—Kate Brumback, ajc, 27 Mar. 2021 While a pastor spoke during Yong Ae Yue's funeral Friday, a sunbeam came through the window and shone upon Yue's two sons, a sure sign their mother was watching, one of them said.—Kate Brumback, ajc, 27 Mar. 2021 See More
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of sunbeam was
before the 12th century
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