daylight

The light from the sun that lets you see during the day.

• Daylight filled the room.
• The colors look different in daylight.
• Open the curtains to let more daylight in.

Similar words: sunlight

Opposites: darkness

Common phrases: in daylight, natural daylight, bright daylight

The part of the day when the sun is above the horizon.

• We only travel during daylight.
• There are fewer daylight hours in winter.
• They wanted to finish before daylight ended.

Similar words: daytime

Opposites: nighttime

Common phrases: daylight hours, before daylight, during daylight

The mix of colors in sunlight, or in artificial light made to match it.

• The lamp closely matches the daylight spectrum.
• We tested the fabric under standard daylight.
• Daylight simulation helps photographers judge colors accurately.

Common phrases: daylight spectrum, daylight simulation, standard daylight

To become exposed at the surface, where it can be seen in the open.

• The coal seam daylights at the cliff.
• The tunnel daylighted on the eastern slope.
• These rock layers daylight beside the river.

Similar words: outcrop

Common phrases: daylight at something, daylight on something