sunlight

noun

sun·​light ˈsən-ˌlīt 

: the light of the sun : sunshine

Synonyms of sunlight

• sun
• sunshine

Examples of sunlight in a Sentence

Sunlight streamed through the windows.

let's raise the shades and let in some sunlight

Recent Examples on the Web

This has the effect of creating more sunlight hours in the evening during months when the weather is the warmest. — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

The problem was that materials that absorb sunlight strongly usually lose electrical charge too quickly to generate efficient power. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

The new wing’s irregular, mysterious form and overlapping stainless-steel panels catch unique swathes of glowing sunlight. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

That means Prentice, for now, can stop worrying about lawmakers taking away the sunlight that streams through his windows each morning. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sunlight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

sunlight

noun

sun·​light ˈsən-ˌlīt 

: the light of the sun : sunshine