How to Use "Sun" with Example Sentences

sun (n): the star in the sky that lights and heats up the earth during the day

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Used with adjectives:

"The golden sun shines brightly in the sky."
(golden, yellow, bright)

"We wake with the rising sun."
(rising)

"We love to watch the setting sun on the horizon."
(setting)

"We got sunburned by the hot sun."
(hot, burning, scorching, blazing, strong)

"The plant needs direct sun."
(direct, full)

"The morning sun shines through my kitchen window."
(morning, afternoon, evening, midday)

Used with verbs:

"The tree blocks the sun from shining into my bedroom."
(blocks)

"We are soaking up the sun while lying on the beach."
(be + soaking up, be + taking in)

"Getting too much sun is bad for your skin."
(getting)

"The sun rises in the east and sets in the west."
(rises, sets)

"The sun is peeking through the dark clouds."
(be + peeking, be + appearing, be + breaking, be + coming)

"The sun shines brightly over the horizon."
(shines)

Used with nouns:

"The villagers worship the sun gods."
(gods)

"I need a sun hat to keep the sun out of my eyes."
(hat, visor)

"She wears sunglasses to protect her eyes."
(glasses)

"She has bad skin due to sun damage."
(damage, exposure)

Used with prepositions:

"They were in the sun too long."
(in)

"It's best to stay out of the sun."
(out of)

"I love lounging under the sun."
(under)

"Do not look directly at the sun."
(at)

"I could feel the sun on my back."
(on)