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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Authorities assess the risk using the wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT), which accounts for humidity, direct sunlight and wind alongside air temperature. Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Keep potatoes away from direct sunlight, and don't store them near onions or fruits like bananas, which release Ethylene gas that increases ripening. Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 For example, on the east side of a house, an area receives morning sun and afternoon shade as the house blocks direct sunlight later in the day. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026 Parisians have taken to sticking aluminum foil to their windows to reflect sunlight, rolling down their window shutters and living in utter darkness, and forgoing any meals that require turning on the stove or oven. Jessica Roy, Curbed, 29 June 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 4 Jul. 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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