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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During their flyby on April 6, 2026, the Artemis II crew captured a portion of the moon along the boundary between lunar day and night, where low-angle sunlight casts long, dramatic shadows across the surface, revealing rugged topography, craters and ridges in striking detail. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026 Its most recognizable feature is the faceted glass crown at the top, which creates a jewel-like effect when sunlight hits the building. Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026 Only a portion of the Moon is visible in frame below, with its curved edge revealing a bright sliver of sunlight returning after nearly an hour of darkness. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026 The light, humidity, and temperature in your home will determine how quickly the soil dries out, so keep an eye on changes in seasons and weather when shorter days provide less sunlight or changes in temperature cause the heat or AC to come on more often, affecting the humidity in your home. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 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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