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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Both are racing toward a future where advanced computing systems are powered by uninterrupted sunlight above Earth. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026 About a minute in, a radiant drone fades up like morning sunlight spilling across a landscape. Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026 On August 2, 2027, the skies above parts of southern Spain, Northern Africa, the Middle East and the Horn of Africa will plunge into darkness as a total solar eclipse blocks all direct sunlight. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026 When exposed to sunlight, each molecule undergoes a reversible structural change, shifting from a low-energy configuration into a strained, high-energy form. New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunlight

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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 26 Feb. 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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