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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Close curtains, shades or blinds during warmer hours to reduce heat from direct sunlight. Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 But weather is wild, weather is unpredictable, and direct sunlight can do a number on your new textile. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026 Mornings here start outdoors, soaking up the first rays of sunlight by hiking across the Kolovesi National Park or going wild swimming in the tranquil lakes. Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026 This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight, and days and nights are at their most unequal. ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunlight

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Mar. 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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