sunlight

[ suhn-lahyt ]

noun

1. the light of the sun; sunshine.

sunlight

/ ˈsʌnlaɪt /

noun

1. the light emanating from the sun
2. an area or the time characterized by sunshine

Derived Forms

• ˈsunlit, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunlight¹

First recorded in 1175–1225, sunlight is from the Middle English word sonneliht. See sun, light ¹

Example Sentences

With the blurry hodgepodge of green, blue, gray, and a spot of pink and white, Choi said he was celebrating sunlight in ways people might not think about.

From New York Times

And, of course, there’s also no harm in indulging in a small piece of chocolate or candy a day as sunlight dwindles and the Christmas holiday approaches.

From Los Angeles Times

Away from the noise and drama, Dennis is rolling a cigarette, keeping warm in one of the last remaining patches of winter sunlight.

From BBC

Clouds become thicker, longer lasting, and more likely to reflect sunlight.

From Science Daily

This small device uses a spectroscopic sensor and light source to measure leaf color without blocking sunlight, and it can track changes in the same spot over time.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• dawn
• daytime
• sunshine