Sunlight vs. Daylight

Sunlightnoun

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

Sunlightnoun

(figuratively) Brightness, hope; a positive outlook.

Sunlightnoun

synonym of sunrise

Sunlightverb

To work on the side (at a secondary job) during the daytime.

Sunlightnoun

The light of the sun.

Sunlightnoun

the rays of the sun;

Sunlightnoun

light from the sun

Sunlight

Sunlight is a portion of the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, in particular infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light. On Earth, sunlight is scattered and filtered through Earth's atmosphere, and is obvious as daylight when the Sun is above the horizon.

Daylightnoun

The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.

Daylightnoun

A light source that simulates daylight.

Daylightnoun

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.

Daylightnoun

The period of time between sunrise and sunset.

Daylightnoun

Daybreak.

Daylightnoun

Exposure to public scrutiny.

Daylightnoun

A clear, open space.

Daylightnoun

The space between platens on a press or similar machinery.

Daylightnoun

(idiomatic) Emotional or psychological distance between people, or disagreement.

Daylightnoun

The gap between the top of a drinking-glass and the level of drink it is filled with.

Daylightverb

To expose to daylight

Daylightverb

(architecture) To provide sources of natural illumination such as skylights or windows.

Daylightverb

To allow light in, as by opening drapes.

Daylightverb

To run a drainage pipe to an opening from which its contents can drain away naturally.

Daylightverb

(intransitive) To gain exposure to the open.

Daylightnoun

The light of day as opposed to the darkness of night; the light of the sun, as opposed to that of the moon or to artificial light.

Daylightnoun

The eyes.

Daylightnoun

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside;

Daylightnoun

light during the daytime

Daylight

Daylight is the combination of all direct and indirect sunlight during the daytime. This includes direct sunlight, diffuse sky radiation, and (often) both of these reflected by Earth and terrestrial objects, like landforms and buildings.