daylight

Universal Words noun [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.