daylight
word
/ˈdeɪˌɫaɪt/
DAY-lyt
/dˈeɪlaɪt/
DAY-lyt
Definition
The natural light that comes from the sun during the day. It can also refer to the time when it is light outside, between sunrise and sunset.
Usage & Nuances
Common in phrases like 'in broad daylight', 'by daylight', and 'daylight hours'. It is usually uncountable, so we normally say 'daylight' rather than 'a daylight'. It often contrasts with 'darkness' or 'night'.
Spanish: luz del díaPortuguese (BR): luz do diaPortuguese (PT): luz do diaChinese (Simplified): 日光 - 白天的光线Chinese (Traditional): 日光 - 白天的光線Hindi: दिन का उजालाArabic: ضوء النهارBengali: দিনের আলো - দিবালোকRussian: дневной светJapanese: 日光 - 昼間Vietnamese: ánh sáng ban ngàyKorean: 햇빛 - 낮Turkish: gün ışığı - gündüzUrdu: دن کی روشنی - اجالا (دن کا)Indonesian: cahaya matahari - waktu siang
Example Sentences
We opened the curtains to let in more daylight.
basic
The children got home before daylight was gone.
basic
Plants need daylight to grow well.
basic
I can't believe they tried to steal a bike in broad daylight.
natural
Let's leave at daylight so we can avoid traffic.
natural
By the time we finished the movie, there was still some daylight outside.
natural