noun
daylight
DAY-lyt
noun
1
The natural light present during the day, mostly coming from the sun.
"She likes to paint in natural daylight rather than under artificial lights."
2
The period of time between sunrise and sunset.
"They wanted to finish the hike while there was still daylight left."
3
Open exposure to public attention or scrutiny.
"The investigation finally brought the scandal into daylight."
How to Use Daylight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNatural light from the sun, or the stretch of time it lasts.
Common pairings
broad daylight
daylight hours
daylight saving time
Word Forms
daylighted past tense, daylit past tense, daylights plural, daylights singular
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Etymology
A compound of "day" and "light," dating back to Middle English, with close cognates in Dutch, German, and Frisian.