Daylight
/ˈdeɪlaɪt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Daylight
noun
- The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.
- A light source that simulates daylight.
- (photometry) The intensity distribution of light over the visible spectrum generated by the Sun under various conditions or by other light sources intended to simulate natural daylight.
- The period of time between sunrise and sunset.
"We should get home while it's still daylight."
- Daybreak.
"We had only two hours to work before daylight."
verb
- To expose to daylight
- To provide sources of natural illumination such as skylights or windows.
- To allow light in, as by opening drapes.
- (landscaping) To run a drainage pipe to an opening from which its contents can drain away naturally.
- To gain exposure to the open.
"The seam of coal daylighted at a cliff by the river."
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SYNONYMS
dayspringsunrisesunlightsunshinedaytime
ANTONYMS
darknessnight