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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Trees planted in front of windows facing south and west can catch the late afternoon sunlight that’d heat up the interior. Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 20 May 2025 Store it away from intense heat and light: Direct sunlight and high temperatures will cut a scent’s shelf life significantly. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 May 2025 Avoid these common mistakes • Do not clean windows in direct sunlight, as the heat from the sun can cause cleaning solution to dry too quickly, leaving streaks and water spots. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025 There were ferric hillocks of oxidized green and chasms that tore through flat earth, at the bottom of which a ribbon of river caught the sunlight. Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025 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 22 May. 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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