sunlit

adjective

sun·​lit ˈsən-ˌlit How to pronounce sunlit (audio)
: lighted by or as if by the sun

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Furthermore, the pole-to-pole probe will collect measurements at multiple times of day over sunlit regions, helping researchers decipher whether water signatures on the illuminated surface change as the lunar surface temperature changes by hundreds of degrees over the course of a lunar day. Leonard David, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2025 In a sunlit workshop nestled in the rolling hills of Southern California, a unique artistry unfolds daily, marked by the rhythmic clang of hammer against steel. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025 The property offers a culture of pampering with everything taken care of, from dog-sitting and chauffeur services to a sunlit ski suite and a 10,000 square feet panoramic spa staging. Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 The dining room is cozy and sunlit, thanks to big windows that bring the outside in. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sunlit 

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sunlit was in 1784

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“Sunlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunlit. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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sunlit

adjective
sun·​lit -ˌlit How to pronounce sunlit (audio)
: lighted by or as if by the sun

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