Sunlight
/ˈsʌnlaɪt/
Definitions
The light that comes from the sun.
/ˈsʌnlaɪt/
The light from the sun.
The room was filled with sunlight.
💡 Simply: Sunlight is the bright stuff that the sun makes, like when you go outside on a sunny day. It's the reason everything looks bright and you can see!
👶 For kids: The light from the sun!
More Examples
Sunlight is essential for plant growth.
She closed the blinds to block out the harsh sunlight.
How It's Used
"The garden was bathed in warm sunlight."
"Plants use sunlight for photosynthesis."
"I love waking up with the sunlight streaming through the window."
Idioms & expressions
bask in the sunlight
To enjoy being in sunlight or to enjoy something good.
"She loved to bask in the sunlight on the beach."
in the sunlight
In the sun.
"They relaxed in the sunlight on the patio."
From Middle English *sunne-light*, equivalent to sun + light. The term has been used since the late 14th century.
Historically, sunlight was often associated with health and vitality. It was referenced in literature and medical texts to describe the positive effects of exposure to the sun's rays.
Memory tip
Think of the light that illuminates everything during the day – that's sunlight!
Word Origin
"sun (sunne) + light (liht)"