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

What steps to follow when driving in the rain? 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, 3 Apr. 2025

Crews are waiting for daylight to fully assess the situation. —Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025

The variety of lot types, including walkout, daylight, and level lots, is a nice touch, catering to different preferences. —Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025

Choose The Right Time Of Day Time of day actually matters – and the professionals suggest only cleaning during daylight hours. —Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 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