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
6
: a perceptible space, gap, or difference
denied there was any daylight between the two governments' positions
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
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
The park is open to the public year-round during daylight hours.
—Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
With summer daylight hanging on late, around 1 a.m. local time is typically your best shot.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 26 June 2025
This daylight fireball on Thursday could be a member of the Beta Taurid meteor shower, which includes meteors that are rarely seen and are typically active from late June to early July, peaking around June 25, said Robert Lunsford of the American Meteor Society.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 26 June 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
The park is open to the public year-round during daylight hours.
—Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
With summer daylight hanging on late, around 1 a.m. local time is typically your best shot.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 26 June 2025
This daylight fireball on Thursday could be a member of the Beta Taurid meteor shower, which includes meteors that are rarely seen and are typically active from late June to early July, peaking around June 25, said Robert Lunsford of the American Meteor Society.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 26 June 2025
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylight. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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