sunlight

noun

sun·​light ˈsən-ˌlīt How to pronounce sunlight (audio)
Synonyms of sunlightnext
: 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 new robots are triggered by heat, they can be activated by predictable sunlight in arid environments where rain is infrequent. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026 There are cooking classes inside the gorgeous culinary center where Mediterranean sunlight pours in from floor-to-ceiling windows. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Surrounded by open fields in a small town, VHS vendors gather in the sunlight to offer their tapes, sourced from thrift stores, estate sales or people getting rid of their collections. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Ozone pollution, also called smog, is the presence of ground-level ozone that forms when chemicals like nitrogen oxides and volatile organics from electric utilities, car exhaust, gasoline vapors, industrial facilities and chemical solvents react to sunlight. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunlight

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunlight was in the 13th century

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“Sunlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/sunlight. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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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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