suntraps
Sheltered sunny corners
Suntraps are sheltered spots that catch and retain warmth from the sun—a south-facing garden corner, a courtyard protected from wind.
The word is more common in British English, where such warm pockets are prized: The patio is a real suntrap in the afternoon.
Gardeners seek out suntraps for tender plants.
Glass-walled room for light
- sunroomGlazed residential living space
- conservatoryGlass-enclosed plant room
- bay windowOutward-curving window alcove
- window seatChair beside the pane
atrium · greenhouse · terrace · patio · veranda · lanai · balcony · courtyard
solarium
Glass-walled room for light
- sunroomGlazed residential living space
- conservatoryGlass-enclosed plant room
- bay windowOutward-curving window alcove
window seat · atrium · greenhouse · terrace · patio · veranda · lanai · balcony · courtyard · pergola
basking
Warming oneself pleasantly
- glowSteady, soft light
- radiant heatElectromagnetic thermal energy transfer
- toastyComfortably heated
snug · balmy · mild · temperate · sheltered · cozy · warm spot · thermal · golden light
basking
Warming oneself pleasantly
- loungingReclining in idleness
- dozingLightly, briefly unconscious
- nappingSleeping briefly, often midday
siesta · unwinding · repose · cat nap · leisure · idling · daydreaming · peaceful · restful · retreat
suntrapsshaded areas
Regions blocked from light
shady spots · shade · deep shade · shadows · shadow