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
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Etymology
Origin of sunlight
First recorded in 1175–1225, sunlight is from the Middle English word sonneliht. See sun, light 1
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The technology can produce localised forecasts of cloud cover, sunlight and wind, allowing companies to predict renewable output more accurately.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
These areas can remain cold enough for ice to persist because they receive little or no direct sunlight.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
The bleachy sunlight is just right, as is the shrugging acceptance that this town’s strivers must accept a fair amount of filth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
He makes sure they’re set up to block out as much sunlight as possible before he goes to bed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Caught in the sunlight, the girl seemed to glow.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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