[U] the light that comes from the sun during the day:
They emerged from the church into the bright daylight. * The street looks very different in daylight. * They left before daylight (= before the sun had risen). * The bridge would be a prime target for enemy aircraft during daylight hours.
IDIOMS
daylight robbery (informal) the fact of sb charging too much money for sth:
You wouldn't believe some of the prices they charge; it's daylight robbery.
moreatBROADadj.
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