sunrise
UK: ˈsʌn.raɪz | US: ˈsʌn.raɪz
n. the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
n. the colors and light visible in the sky at this time
n. (figuratively) the beginning or emergence of something
The word "sunrise" is a transparent compound formed from Old English "sunne" (sun) and "rīsan" (to rise). It directly describes the phenomenon of the sun ascending above the horizon. The morphemes retain their original meanings, making the word highly logical and intuitive. This structure reflects the Germanic tendency to create compound words for natural phenomena.
We woke up early to watch the sunrise over the mountains.
The sunrise painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.
Farmers often start their work at sunrise.
The project marked the sunrise of a new era in renewable energy.
Her smile was like a sunrise after a long, dark night.