sunlight

noun

sun·​light ˈsən-ˌlīt How to pronounce sunlight (audio)
Synonyms of sunlightnext
: 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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College sports are pockmarked with teams that flew like Icarus, only to crash upon getting too close to the sunlight. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026 Hair dryers and fans also help mattresses to dry faster while sunlight and dehumidifiers can take longer. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026 Huxley explains that twilight is one of the best times to spot rocket launches because the object is illuminated by sunlight even after the ground has gone dark, creating that glowing effect in the sky. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026 For window coverings that block out light but can be pulled up or away to let in plenty of sunlight when preferred, look to traditional fabric window covering styles with blackout liners. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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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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