<p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>The shining of the sun; direct light of the sun.</li><li>Brightness or radiance; cheerfulness or happiness.</li><li>A source of cheer or happiness.</li><li>The effect of the sun in lighting and heating a place.</li><li>A place where the direct rays of the sun fall.</li></ul><p><strong>adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Of or relating to sunshine laws: sunshine rules.</li><li>Fair-weather (def 2).</li></ul>