Recent Examples on the WebThe 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 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
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