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

Rooms come with large windows, lots of sunlight and white and cream colors. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Factors like the amount of sunlight and cold soil can affect growth times. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

The first of perhaps tens of thousands of sunlight-directing space mirrors just got cleared for liftoff. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 July 2026

For optimal growth, chrysanthemums thrive in at least six hours of direct sunlight each day and prefer fertile, well-draining soil. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 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