sunlight
gb/sˈʌnlˌaɪt/ us/sˈʌnlˌaɪt/
A2
English
~ 4200
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Natural light from the sun
Light that comes from the sun.
Usage pattern:
[something] is in the sunlight
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sunlight' with 'daylight'. 'Daylight' refers to the general light during the day, while 'sunlight' specifically comes from the sun and can be direct or indirect.
Synonyms
sunshine (Very close in meaning, but 'sunshine' can also refer to pleasant or happy feelings.)
Antonyms
shade (Refers to an area where sunlight is blocked.)
Collocations
bright sunlight
|direct sunlight
|warm sunlight
|block sunlight
|filter sunlight
Themes
nature
|science
|daily life
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The room was filled with bright sunlight.
- Too much direct sunlight can damage your skin.
- She closed the curtains to block the sunlight.
- Sunlight streamed through the windows in the morning.
- The plants grew quickly in the warm sunlight.
Learner examples
- The sunlight is very strong today.
- I like to sit in the sunlight.
- Sunlight comes into my room in the morning.
- Plants need sunlight to grow.
- We walked in the sunlight.
Grammar
Dictionary form
sunlight
IPA
GB/sˈʌnlˌaɪt/
US/sˈʌnlˌaɪt/
Syllables & stress
sun - light (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sun)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: sunlight
- Plural: sunlight, sunlights
Word family
Expressions
block out sunlight
1/blˈɑk ˈaʊt sˈʌnlˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
Stop sunlight from coming in
To stop light from the sun from coming into a place.
Examples
- They used curtains to block out the sunlight.
- Tall buildings can block out a lot of sunlight in the city.
direct sunlight
1/dɪɹˈɛkt sˈʌnlˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
Sunlight reaching without blockage
Light from the sun that is not blocked by anything.
Examples
- Keep the painting out of direct sunlight to prevent fading.
- The flowers need direct sunlight for at least six hours a day.
in the sunlight
1/ˈɪn ðə sˈʌnlˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
Located where sun's light shines
In a place where light from the sun is shining on you or something.
Examples
- The cat was sleeping in the sunlight.
- She stood in the sunlight, enjoying its warmth.