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
Etymology
Origin of sunlight
First recorded in 1175–1225, sunlight is from the Middle English word sonneliht. See sun, light 1
Vocabulary lists containing sunlight
Example Sentences
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The researchers believe the explanation involves an unusual combination of volcanic ash, seawater and sunlight.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
He isn’t allowed to go outside and gets no sunlight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
The collision is thought to have thrown enormous amounts of dust and debris into the atmosphere, reducing sunlight and contributing to a dramatic period of cooling known as an impact winter.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Remove some cloud and more sunlight reaches the sea, where much of it is absorbed as heat.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
By the time we covered the walls and windows of the Clark Street room with dark fabrics and draperies, nary a ray of sunlight could penetrate inside.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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