sunrise

(sunrīz′)

noun

  1. the daily appearance of the sun above the eastern horizon
  2. the varying time of this
  3. the atmospheric phenomena at this time

Origin: sun + rise, v., prob. in such phrases as before the sun rise

adjective

designating an industry that is growing rapidly, esp. one that is still in an early stage of development

See sunrise in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The event or time of the daily first appearance of the sun above the eastern horizon.
  2. An outset or emergence: the sunrise of classical art and sculpture.

A city of southeast Florida east of Fort Lauderdale. It is a commercial hub and retirement community. Population: 90,800.

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