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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Just avoid placing the fruit in direct sunlight, which could lead to uneven softening or spoilage. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2025 Giant hogweed, which releases a sap that reacts with sunlight and can lead to severe skin burns. Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025 Both displays are sharp, vivid and legible in direct sunlight. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Pups who suffer from this condition may squint their eyes and appear to be in discomfort under direct, intense sunlight. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 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 21 Jul. 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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