This is the 709th most frequent Dutch word.
zon
Sun.
Here, 'zon' refers to the physical entity, the Sun, illuminating the Earth.
De zon schijnt fel vandaag.
The sun is shining brightly today.
Here, 'zon' symbolizes the essential celestial body necessary for sustaining life on Earth.
Zonder de zon zou er geen leven op aarde zijn.
Without the sun, there would be no life on Earth.
In this context, 'zon' imparts the context of weather or warmth enjoyed during a vacation.