Definition of Suntrap

1. Noun. A terrace or garden oriented to take advantage of the sun while protected from cold winds.

Exact synonyms: Solar Trap
Generic synonyms: Patio, Terrace

Definition of Suntrap

1. Noun. A warm place that captures the heat of the sun. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Suntrap

1. a sheltered sunny place [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Suntrap

sunspots
sunsted
sunstone
sunstones
sunstricken
sunstroke
sunstrokes
sunstruck
sunsuit
sunsuits
sunswept
suntan
suntanned
suntanning
suntans
suntrap (current term)
suntraps
sunup
sunups
sunward
sunwards
sunwise
sunyata
suolunite
suovetaurilia
suovetaurilias
suovitaurilia
suovitaurilias
sup
sup-

Literary usage of Suntrap

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Landscapes of Samos: A Countryside Guide by Brian Anderson, Eileen Anderson (2002)
"... it is small - just accommodating the double bed and a few carefully chosen pieces of furniture - but has a small suntrap of a roof terrace, ..."

2. Spain by Hunter Publishing, Incorporated (2001)
"... a room with a terrace-suntrap overlooking the leafy, peaceful garden. Some of the rooms also have views of Calpe•s Gibraltar-like rock, ..."

3. Our Sentimental Garden by Agnes Castle, Egerton Castle (1914)
"... in their own specially sheltered, suntrap corner of the ground.) No, there is in life an ever.growing motive— old sake's sake. Syringa Persica may mean ..."

4. Landscapes of Madeira: A Countryside Guide by John Underwood, Pat Underwood (2002)
"Chances are that you'll be enveloped in mist by midday, but in summer the bowl is a suntrap — an exquisite picnic spot. Return the same way to the ..."

5. Italian Lakes by David Robertson, Sarah Stewart (2004)
"A stony riverside beach, an attractive and popular suntrap, is gained by descending the wide steps on the far side of the road bridge and has lovely deep ..."

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