sunshine

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about sunshine at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. The rays of the sun.

   the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind

2. Moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities.
3. The quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom.

   flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room