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
Recent Examples on the Web Would only get direct sunlight roughly half a day on the patio. Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024 This is the kind of sofa that will become an heirloom object—just keep it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 At the core of the carbon cycle is photosynthesis, where plants, algae and select bacteria transform atmospheric CO2 into organic compounds using sunlight. Sahit Muja, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Costa’s vision is monumental, both in duration (the movie runs nearly three hours) and in the relentless intensity of the struggle of Vanda’s seemingly static existence; here, sunlight itself feels like an assault on her barricades against time. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunlight 

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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.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunlight. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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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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