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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Provide plenty of sunlight, moisture, and deadhead often for lush foliage and blooms. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026 The shock of sunlight made my eyes stream with tears. Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026 Grass seeds also need sunlight to germinate. Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026 Its benefits include greater energy capture without atmospheric losses, near-continuous sunlight, as well as optimal sun-facing orientation. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 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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