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- sunk relief/sʌŋk rɪˈliːf/A sculptural technique where the design is carved into a flat surface, creating a recessed image.nounLow
- sunken/ˈsʌŋkən/Having sunk or dropped to a lower level, especially beneath water or the surrounding surface.adjectiveverbB2
- sunken garden/ˈsʌŋ.kən ˈɡɑː.dən/A garden that is set below the level of the surrounding ground, creating a sheltered and often formal outdoor space.nounC1
- sunket/ˈsʌŋkɪt/A special meal, delicacy, or light snack; also, a journey taken for pleasure.nounVery low / Archaic / Dialectal
- sunlamp/ˈsʌn.læmp/An electric lamp that produces ultraviolet light, used to simulate sunlight for therapy or to create a suntan.nounC1
- sunlight/ˈsʌnlaɪt/The natural light that comes from the sun.nounHigh
- sunlight peak/ˈsʌn.laɪt piːk/A mountain summit (peak) on which sunlight is shining; a moment of maximum or intense sunlight on a mountain peak.nounC1 (Very low frequency)
- sunn/sʌn/A plant species of the genus Crotalaria, also known as sunn hemp, cultivated primarily for its fibre.nounVery Low (Specialist/Term)
- sunna/ˈsʊnə/The traditional portion of Muslim law based on the words and acts of the Prophet Muhammad.nounLow
- sunni/ˈsʊni/A member of the larger of the two main branches of Islam, which accepts the first four caliphs as the rightful successors of Muhammad.nounC1
- sunnies/ˈsʌniz/Sunglasses (informal, chiefly Australian and New Zealand English).plural-nounMedium (high in Aus/NZ informal contexts, low elsewhere)
- sunnite/ˈsʌnʌɪt/An adherent of Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam, which follows the sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet Muhammad and considers the first four caliphs as legitimate successors.nounLow
- sunny side/ˈsʌni saɪd/The side of something that faces or receives the sun; by extension, the more favourable or optimistic aspect of a situation.nounB1
- sunnyvale/ˈsʌniˌveɪl/A city located in Santa Clara County, California, United States.nounLow
- sunray/ˈsʌn.reɪ/A narrow beam or line of light from the sun.nounB2
- sunray pleats/ˈsʌnreɪ ˈpliːts/A type of narrow pleating in fabric where pleats radiate outwards from a single point, creating a fan-like effect.plural-nounLow
- sunrise/ˈsʌn.raɪz/The daily appearance of the sun above the eastern horizon; the time of day when this occurs.adjectivenounB1
- sunrise industry/ˈsʌnraɪz ˈɪndəstri/A new, emerging, and rapidly growing sector of the economy, typically based on innovative technology or a new market.nounC1
- sunrise service/ˈsʌn.raɪz ˈsɜː.vɪs/A Christian religious service held outdoors at dawn, typically on Easter Sunday, to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus.nounLow (relatively specialized term, peaks around Easter)
- sunroof/ˈsʌn.ruːf/A panel in the roof of a car that can be opened or removed to let in light and air.nounB1
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