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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If sunlight is cut off for too long, your lawn may weaken or die, leaving behind a patchy mess when spring arrives. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025 Place the cutting in a jar of water in bright, indirect sunlight until roots emerge and reach 1 to 2 inches long. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025 But Massey said that neither of these projects has a goal of reflecting bright sunlight back to Earth, unlike Reflect Orbital. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2025 The mill also bowed Cool Blue, a family of quick drying fabrics that releases moisture into the air, and a new black that protects the wearer from sunlight and UV rays. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 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 Oct. 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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