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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Because the planet lies close to its sun and roils at above 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, its skies are likely devoid of clouds, which tend to reflect sunlight and make planets bright. Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025 These long-term observations have provided scientists with a deeper understanding of how the ice giant's atmosphere functions and reacts to changing sunlight. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Sea breezes and soft sunlight reprised their winning combination Thursday. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 More ground cover is receiving direct sunlight, accelerating the rate in which fuels dry out. Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025 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 4 Apr. 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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