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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Congress decided to make daylight saving time permanent for two years from 1973 to 1975, extending the hours of daily sunlight year-round to conserve energy during the oil embargo crisis. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025 During an April cruise on MSC World America, passengers lounged in brown and cream chairs in the Yacht Club's Top Sail Lounge while sunlight poured in through floor-to-ceiling windows. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 That’s when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away the sun, restricting the region from getting as much sunlight during the day, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Hannah Poukish september 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025 Designed by architect Matthew Royce, the goal was certainly to capture as much of that sunlight in a single home as possible. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 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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