What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sunup
Example
I woke up at sunup to start my day. [sunup: noun]
Example
The fishermen set out to sea at sunup. [sunup: noun]
Example
We have to leave early to catch the sunup. [sunup: noun]
sunrise
Example
The sunrise was breathtakingly beautiful this morning. [sunrise: noun]
Example
We woke up early to watch the sunrise over the mountains. [sunrise: noun]
Example
The colors of the sunrise were stunning. [sunrise: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sunrise is more commonly used than sunup in everyday language, especially in poetic or descriptive contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sunup and sunrise?
Sunrise is a more formal term than sunup, making it more appropriate for use in formal or professional contexts.
