high sun

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Refers to the sun's position around midday.

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Examples (10)

  • The high sun beat down relentlessly on the desert.
  • We sought shade from the high sun during the hottest part of the day.
  • Around noon, the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
  • Hikers are advised to drink plenty of water when the sun is high.
  • The high sun bleached the colors of the old photograph.
  • She squinted, shielding her eyes from the high sun.
  • The birds seek refuge in the trees when the sun is high.
  • Even with the high sun, there was a cool breeze.
  • The high sun made the asphalt shimmer.
  • They decided to have their picnic lunch when the sun was less high.