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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Floating solar can generate electricity during daylight hours, while existing hydropower infrastructure provides steady output when sunlight is limited. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025 As the two hugged, Erbert Hough flashed a strip of sonogram photos at the camera as the couple smiled and swayed in the sunlight. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Whether grown indoors or out, sweet potatoes need a lot of sunlight. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 Shorter days with much less sunlight put you at risk of feeling the blues. Essence, 7 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 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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