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

But the part that stood out most was a slice of the surrounding atmosphere—rooster crows echoing in the streets, and sunlight spilling onto a colorful cemetery in the distance. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

However, their designs may fade after several months of exposure to direct sunlight. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

An infusion pump hangs from a pole beside him; sunlight pours through tall windows in the background. — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

The donor layer absorbed visible light, while the transparent acceptor layer allowed sunlight to pass through. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 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