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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Simply put, the solar cells do not absorb more sunlight than usual. New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026 The photo was captured using a modified GoPro camera attached to one of Orion's four solar panels, which power the spacecraft by converting sunlight into usable electricity. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026 Place the pot in bright, indirect light away from direct sunlight. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 That side gets more direct sunlight and heats up, creating summer in that hemisphere. David Yeomans, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunlight

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Apr. 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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