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'ray' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'ray' with 14 example sentences.


ray noun

: a column of light (as from a beacon)

: a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence

: (mathematics) a straight line extending from a point

: a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

: the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization

: any of the stiff bony spines in the fin of a fish

: cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins

ray verb

: emit as rays

: extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center

: expose to radiation


  • Rays of sunlight are passing through the leaves.
  • Ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer.
  • The X-ray showed two broken fingers.
  • Dentists take X-rays to examine your teeth.
  • He put on sunglasses to protect his eyes from ultraviolet rays.
  • Let's take an X-ray just in case.
  • In the sky, a ray of light appeared.
  • According to the X-ray, everything is all right.
  • An infrared ray is electromagnetic radiation.
  • In fact, the inhabitants have been exposed to radioactive rays.
  • Cosmic rays come from beyond our own solar system.
  • The ray of wisdom must enlighten new horizons.
  • Not a ray of light could reach the closet.
  • Laser rays are used in the restoration of ancient works.
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