sunlight

noun

sun·​light ˈsən-ˌlīt How to pronounce sunlight (audio)
: 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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Along the way, it’s claimed to have faced temperatures as low as -68°F and exposure to sunlight 30% stronger than Earth-level conditions. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Arrange them in the vase and keep them away from drafts and out of direct sunlight. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025 The recent discovery of Naseeruddin’s body seems to indicate accelerating glacial melt — as snowfall in the Kohistan region has been declining in recent years, making glaciers more prone to exposure to sunlight, according to the BBC. David Chiu, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The chips use five-junction solar cells, which use multiple layers to capture the energy from different wavelengths of sunlight. IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2025 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 Aug. 2025.

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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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