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daylight

noun day·light \ˈdā-ˌlīt\

: the light of the sun and sky during the day : the natural light of day

: the time of day when the sky is light

: the time of day when sunlight first begins to appear

Full Definition of DAYLIGHT

1
:  the light of day
2
:  daytime
3
:  dawn
4
a :  knowledge or understanding of something that has been obscure <began to see daylight on the problem>
b :  the quality or state of being open :  openness
5
plural
a :  consciousness
b :  mental soundness or stability :  wits <scared the daylights out of him>
6
:  a perceptible space, gap, or difference <denied there was any daylight between the two governments' positions>
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First Known Use of DAYLIGHT

13th century

Rhymes with DAYLIGHT

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DAYLIGHT Defined for Kids

daylight

noun day·light \ˈdā-ˌlīt\

Definition of DAYLIGHT for Kids

1
:  the light of day
2
:  daytime <They travel only during daylight.>
3
:  2dawn 1
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