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

In the guest rooms, a floor-to-celing window looks out to an expansive view of Tokyo’s skyline, filtering in lots of sunlight and accentuating the modern, unfussy interiors. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

Even in blazing sunlight, the screen cuts right through the glare without washing out. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Storms like this are best viewed in the ultraviolet range because there’s no interference from daytime sunlight. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026

That said, satellites in geosynchronous orbit could receive sunlight around the clock. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 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