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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Romaine lettuce, for example, is richer in nutrients than iceberg lettuce because its leaves let in more sunlight. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025 Because Earth lines up between the moon and the sun, the moon is hidden from sunlight during a total lunar eclipse. Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Owned by the University of Arkansas, the 210-acre botanical paradise is home to landscaped grounds, outdoor sculptures, and the breathtaking Anthony Chapel (a timber-and-glass structure that rises among the trees and filters sunlight like a prism). Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025 Gold is also used around the spires to catch the sunlight. Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 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 8 Sep. 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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