sunlight
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sunlights · sunlighting · sunlighted
Sense 1
All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun; especially, that in the visible spectrum and that bathes the Earth.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Brightness, hope; a positive outlook.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To work on the side (at a secondary job) during the daytime.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sunlight” mean?
All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun; especially, that in the visible spectrum and that bathes the Earth.
Is “sunlight” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.