sunlight

noun

sun·​light ˈsən-ˌlīt How to pronounce sunlight (audio)
Synonyms of sunlightnext
: the light of the sun : sunshine

Examples of sunlight in a Sentence

Sunlight streamed through the windows. let's raise the shades and let in some sunlight
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Trim shady trees and bushes around buffalo grass to encourage sunlight to reach the grass. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026 The fiber-optic drones are in such wide use that footage shows front-line Ukrainian towns coated with shiny, fishing line-like strings, resembling massive spiderwebs shimmering in the sunlight. ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 No nation can blockade sunlight. Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026 The lack of sunlight can significantly affect energy levels, sleep patterns and mental well-being, especially during the colder months. Mitti Hicks, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunlight

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunlight was in the 13th century

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“Sunlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunlight. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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sunlight

noun
sun·​light ˈsən-ˌlīt How to pronounce sunlight (audio)
: the light of the sun : sunshine

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