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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These reactions require sunlight and higher temperatures, making warmer months more prone to ozone formation. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025 This tower then redirects the concentrated sunlight downward to heat a solar reactor that contains particles of a mineral oxide called ceria – or rather, a doped version of it. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 June 2025 Her maroon nails and gold Oura ring gleam in the dappled sunlight. Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025 On the longest day of the year, Californians will experience 14 hours, 51 minutes and 51 seconds of sunlight. Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 20 June 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 28 Jun. 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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