daylight
UK: ˈdeɪlaɪt | US: ˈdeɪlaɪt
n. the natural light of the day
n. the time between sunrise and sunset
n. clarity or openness (figurative, e.g., "bring daylight to the truth")
The word "daylight" is a straightforward compound of "day" (Old English dæg, meaning the 24-hour cycle or the period of sunlight) and "light" (Old English lēoht, meaning brightness or illumination). It emerged in Middle English to explicitly denote the natural light during daytime, contrasting with artificial or nighttime darkness. The figurative sense of "clarity" reflects the metaphorical association of light with understanding.
The room was filled with bright daylight.
Farmers work from daylight until dusk.
The investigation brought daylight to the corruption scandal.
Daylight savings time adjusts clocks to maximize evening light.
She prefers reading by daylight rather than under a lamp.