daylight

noun

day·​light ˈdā-ˌlīt 

1

: the light of day

2

: daytime

3

: dawn

4

a

: knowledge or understanding of something that has been obscure

began to see daylight on the problem

b

: the quality or state of being open : openness

5

daylights plural

a

: consciousness

b

: mental soundness or stability : wits

scared the daylights out of him

6

: a perceptible space, gap, or difference

denied there was any daylight between the two governments' positions

Synonyms of daylight

• sunrise
• day
• dawn
• morning
• dawning
• morn
• light

Examples of daylight in a Sentence

Open up the curtains and let some daylight into the room.

As daylight fades into darkness, everyone returns to their homes.

For pictures taken in daylight, use a different film.

We could see daylight through the cracks in the wall.

The accident happened just after daylight.

They said there was no daylight between the two governments' positions.

Recent Examples on the Web

Zelensky said emergency services were on the scene after the daylight attack. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

This world timer has a first-of-its-kind system for adjusting for daylight saving time (DST). — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Films that reject more solar energy often block more daylight too. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026

But many specialists argue that permanent standard time, not permanent daylight saving time, would be the healthier option. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing daylight

• as clear as day/daylight/anything
• daylight between
• daylight saving time
• in broad daylight
• put some daylight between
• see daylight

Rhymes for daylight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

daylight

noun

day·​light ˈdā-ˌlīt 

1

: the light of day

2

: daytime

3

: dawn entry 2 sense 1

4

: knowledge or understanding of something that has been unclear

began to see daylight on the problem