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suntrap

suntrap

5.8
A warm sheltered outdoor spot that gets a lot of light from the sky
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌntræp/
translation icon : lugar soleado
  • This little corner of the garden is a natural suntrap sheltered from the wind.

Examples

  • They designed their balcony as a suntrap to enjoy breakfast outdoors even in spring.

  • The patio is a real suntrap and perfect for relaxing in the afternoon.

  • This garden is a perfect suntrap.

  • We found a lovely suntrap at the back of the house.

  • The patio is a real suntrap and perfect for relaxing in the afternoon.

  • This little corner of the garden is a natural suntrap sheltered from the wind.

  • They designed their balcony as a suntrap to enjoy breakfast outdoors even in spring.

Synonyms

solar trap
vssuntrap
7.5

A garden or terrace that gets as much sun as possible while being sheltered from cold wind

has identical meaning but uses a more general everyday phrasing

Antonyms

shadow
544 1.0

A dark shape on the ground made when something blocks light

shade
102 1.0

A dark area where sunlight does not reach

How Sunny

sun-drenched
3 4.1
suntrap
5.8

Surface Forms

suntrap singular
suntraps plural

Morphology

suntrap = sun + trap (transparent) = sun + trap

The meaning is directly compositional: a place that 'traps' or receives a lot of sun, which an average learner can infer from 'sun' + 'trap'.

Etymology

Suntrap is made from sun and trap, so picture a warm spot that 'holds' the sun like a little trap. That's why a suntrap is a sheltered terrace or corner that gets a lot of sunshine and is protected from cold winds.