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

Heat, sunlight exposure, monsoons, animals and others speed up decomposition, Hess says. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

The crimson hue that may have been visible at the height of the eclipse will gradually fade as the crescent of the lunar disk exposed to direct sunlight grows, and normality reasserts itself over the natural satellite. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Soak the cardboard with water, and then pile 4 inches of mulch on top to block out sunlight. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026

Democracy thrives in sunlight, and capitalism goes hand in hand with the transparency and tradability of public companies, where an average citizen can own a share in the future. — Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 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