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
1
Sunrise; the time the sun comes up.
"The farmers were out in the fields from sunup to sundown."
How to use sunup
Learner’s notesIn 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
Common pairings
from sunup to sundown
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Word forms
- Plural
- sunups
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The farmers were out in the fields from _____ to sundown.
Etymology
A simple compound of sun + up, describing the sun coming up.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
