What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
daylight
Example
I prefer to work during daylight hours. [daylight: noun]
Example
The room was filled with natural daylight. [daylight: adjective]
sunlight
Example
The sunlight was too bright for me to see. [sunlight: noun]
Example
The flowers need sunlight to grow. [sunlight: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Daylight is more commonly used in everyday language, while sunlight is more technical and scientific.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between daylight and sunlight?
Sunlight is more formal than daylight, as it is often used in technical or scientific contexts.
