sunlight

noun

sun·​light ˈsən-ˌlīt How to pronounce sunlight (audio)
Synonyms of sunlightnext
: 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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The West Coast sunlight would disrupt the concert feel that most halftime shows have, Cuddeford said. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 Unlike liquid methane, operators don’t need to worry about keeping water cooled to -260 degrees Fahrenheit or about boil-off when the spacecraft absorbs too much sunlight. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026 Areas exposed to direct sunlight could lose as much as half of their snowpack by this weekend. Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 To protect foliage, keep treated plants out of direct sunlight or temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and avoid combining sulfur with horticultural oils. Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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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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