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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Ben Nowack is the cofounder and CEO of Reflect Orbital, and says there are plenty of applications for redirected sunlight, especially at night. Rina Nakano, CBS News, 28 May 2026 Light Cucumbers require at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day, says Spoonemore. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026 Scientists had suspected that the trench fauna depended on chemosynthesis, a process used by organisms living near hydrothermal vents that derive energy from chemicals rather than sunlight. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026 Although their roots may not get as large as those grown in full sun, beets will produce a good crop with just four or five hours of sunlight each day. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunlight

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 May. 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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