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

The researchers from Macquarie University in New South Wales say the lights distorted the silhouette of the their "decoys" on the ocean's surface and limited the ability of the great whites to see against the sunlight.

From BBC

To date, I’ve traversed it about 400 times, at nearly every time of day, in every season, snaking my way up the hillside as it’s bathed in golden hour sunlight, ensconced in early morning fog and even lit up under a full moon.

From Los Angeles Times

The day after his first birthday, after 366 days of living in the children's hospital, their boy finally felt sunlight on his face.

From BBC

Still, some economists support daylight saving because the bonus sunlight has been credited with increasing consumer spending in the evening.

From Los Angeles Times

Saba Harouni Lurie, a Los Angeles-based therapist who has experience helping clients deal with seasonal affective disorder, told The Times her No. 1 piece of advice is to increase exposure to sunlight.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dawn
• daytime
• sunshine