sunlight

noun

sun·​light ˈsən-ˌlīt 

: the light of the sun : sunshine

Synonyms of sunlight

• sun
• sunshine

Examples of sunlight in a Sentence

Sunlight streamed through the windows.

let's raise the shades and let in some sunlight

Recent Examples on the Web

That angle gives northern locations longer days and more direct sunlight. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Pruning Pruning to open the center of the tree to receive more sunlight will increase fruit production. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026

Use window coverings One simple action people can take at home is to block out as much sunlight as possible from coming through windows. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Popular among Gen Z, the practice combines time spent in direct sunlight with a variety of tanning products like oils, bronzers and gels. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sunlight

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

Kids Definition

sunlight

noun

sun·​light ˈsən-ˌlīt 

: the light of the sun : sunshine