daylight

/ˈdeɪlɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

natural light, especially during the daytime

“She opened the curtains to let in the daylight.”

2. noun

a period of daylight, especially one hour

“We worked through the daylight and into the night.”

3. verb

to make or become daylight

“The storm was expected to daylight in the morning.”

4. verb

to come out or appear into daylight

“The submarine daylighted after a long dive.”

5. verb

to make something visible or apparent

“The new evidence daylighted the politician’s involvement.”

Synonyms

  • daytime
  • natural light

Antonyms

  • darkness
  • night