sunlight
Americannoun
noun
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the light emanating from the sun
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an area or the time characterized by sunshine
Other Word Forms
- sunlit adjective
Etymology
Origin of sunlight
First recorded in 1175–1225, sunlight is from the Middle English word sonneliht. See sun, light 1
Example Sentences
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The water bubbles up hot from the earth and sunlight filters down through the branches of mighty oaks.
From Los Angeles Times
Lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye as they only reflect sunlight.
From BBC
This debris likely blocked sunlight and produced an "impact winter."
From Science Daily
"Our study shows that sunlight is the primary driver of this process, and that the molecules released from plastics are very different from those produced naturally in rivers and soils."
From Science Daily
According to the NHS, sunbeds are more dangerous than natural sunlight because they deliver concentrated UV radiation, which increases the risk of skin cancer, premature ageing, sunburn and eye damage.
From BBC
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