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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sundials

/sʌndɪəlz/ noun · British & US
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What does sundials mean?

noun

A device that indicates time using the shadow of a vertical stick or object, typically a cross or a gnomon, as the sun moves across the sky. Sundials can be simple or complex, and may be used to measure time in various ways.

Example

"The ancient sundial in the garden was still accurate after centuries, a testament to the ingenuity of its creators."

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