1
: the light of day
2
: daytime
3
: dawn
4
a
: knowledge or understanding of something that has been obscure
began to see daylight on the problem
b
: the quality or state of being open : openness
5
6
: a perceptible space, gap, or difference
denied there was any daylight between the two governments' positions
Examples of daylight in a Sentence
Open up the curtains and let some daylight into the room.
As daylight fades into darkness, everyone returns to their homes.
For pictures taken in daylight, use a different film.
We could see daylight through the cracks in the wall.
The accident happened just after daylight.
They said there was no daylight between the two governments' positions.
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
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—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Arizona observed daylight saving time until 1918 but ended it permanently in 1968 due to the heat, according to the Arizona Almanac.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Mankinlu Maple Leaf Solar Pathway Lights As daylight starts to fade earlier, these cute pathway lights add both charm and function to your yard.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Arizona observed daylight saving time until 1918 but ended it permanently in 1968 due to the heat, according to the Arizona Almanac.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Vitamin D deficiency can occur in the fall and winter, as there are fewer daylight hours.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Daylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylight. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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