noun

sunup

SUH-nuhp

Sunup (noun) means Sunrise; the time the sun comes up. Example: “The farmers were out in the fields from sunup to sundown.”

noun

Sunrise; the time the sun comes up.

"The farmers were out in the fields from sunup to sundown."

How to use sunup

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAnother word for sunrise, often paired with "sundown" to mean "all day".

When to use it

More common in American English, especially in rural or old-fashioned speech.

Easily confused with

sunrise →

Common pairings

from sunup to sundown

sunups plural

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The farmers were out in the fields from _____ to sundown.

A simple compound of sun + up, describing the sun coming up.

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What does “sunup” mean?

The word “sunup” means sunrise; the time the sun comes up. In plain terms, another word for sunrise, often paired with "sundown" to mean "all day".

How do you pronounce “sunup”?

“Sunup” is pronounced SUH-nuhp (/ˈsʌnʌp/ in IPA).

How do you use “sunup” in a sentence?

Here is “sunup” used in a sentence: “The farmers were out in the fields from sunup to sundown.”

What part of speech is “sunup”?

“Sunup” is a noun.

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