daylight

noun

day·​light ˈdā-ˌlīt 

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

daylights plural

a

: consciousness

b

: mental soundness or stability : wits

scared the daylights out of him

6

: a perceptible space, gap, or difference

denied there was any daylight between the two governments' positions

Synonyms

• aurora
• cockcrow
• dawn
• dawning
• day
• daybreak
• light
• morn
• morning
• sun
• sunrise
• sunup

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Lawmakers see the sunrise: The House Rules Committee started work just after midnight Wednesday with a hearing that is expected to run well into daylight hours as members debate details of the measure. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 May 2025

Summer offers the longest daylight hours and the most vibrant atmosphere, with boats navigating the locks and outdoor cafes buzzing with activity. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. —Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025

Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing daylight

• as clear as day/daylight/anything
• daylight between
• daylight saving time
• in broad daylight
• put some daylight between
• see daylight

Rhymes for daylight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

daylight

noun

day·​light ˈdā-ˌlīt 

1

: the light of day

2

: daytime

3

: dawn entry 2 sense 1

4

: knowledge or understanding of something that has been unclear

began to see daylight on the problem