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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Unlike the Kindle, the bezels are flush with the screen, which adds a little glare when viewed under direct sunlight. PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025 Rubens recommends choosing a spot with full sun, ideally eight hours of direct sunlight daily. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025 That differs from what happened in March during the lunar eclipse, when the Earth came between the sun and moon to block sunlight from reaching our celestial neighbor. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025 The geometric structures draw from Begum’s previous works, their mosaic surfaces reflecting sunlight throughout the day. Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 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 16 Apr. 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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